12 Questions
What are the symptoms of stress described in the text?
Physical and emotional symptoms of tension
What is an example of an external stressor mentioned in the text?
Taking a school exam
How does the body attempt to maintain homeostasis according to the text?
Through the activation of the pituitary–adrenal axis
What happens if the allostatic load is too great according to the text?
The stress response changes from adaptation to health problems
Which term refers to the physiological set points adapting as organisms maintain a state of readiness for anticipated stress in the text?
Allostasis
What are examples of internal stressors mentioned in the text?
Hunger and infection
What is the primary consequence of stress according to the text?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
In the context of stress, what is the role of the pituitary–adrenal axis (PAA)?
It promotes homeostasis and adaptation to stress
How does allostatic load differ from allostasis in the body's stress response system?
Allostasis results in health problems and stress disorders
What characterizes an internal stressor as mentioned in the text?
Stressors arising from within the body, e.g., hunger or infection
What is the ultimate aim of the body's response to stress according to the text?
To return systems to a stable set point (homeostasis)
How does homeostasis contribute to an organism's ability to handle stressful situations?
By maintaining physiological stability during stress
Explore the concept of stress as a stimulus, process, response, and state which can lead to confusion and ambiguity. Learn about external stressors that can arise in the environment and range from motivational prompts to devastating personal events.
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