Exam 38: Stress and Health

Immune system cells that pursue and destroy diseased body cells are called

Lymphocytes are

Rodents who experienced inescapable shocks were more prone to developing cancer if they had previously been exposed to

A stress-moderating hormone released by cuddling and associated with pair-bonding is known as

The greatest number of deaths in North America today result from

Resistance to stress is greatest during ________ of the GAS.

Bernard is an ambitious, highly competitive corporate lawyer who recently had a heart attack. He tends to be impatient and a perfectionist, and he gets angry over little things. Research suggests that Bernard's susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his

In response to stress, the adrenal glands release

Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

Friedman and Rosenman referred to competitive, hard-driving, impatient, and easily angered individuals as ________ personalities.

Despite very stressful events in his life, Mark has been able to maintain good health. This is because of his persistent optimism and the emotional support of his family. An integrated understanding of Mark's well-being is most clearly provided by

B lymphocytes are formed in the

Stress has been demonstrated to place a person at increased risk of

Avoiding stress is LEAST likely to inhibit the progression of ________ in humans.

Tend and befriend refers to

The general adaptation syndrome describes stages in the

The risk of coronary heart disease is increased by

AIDS is a disorder that causes a breakdown in the body's

Allergic reactions and arthritis are caused by

The three successive phases of the general adaptation syndrome are