Exam 25: Stress

Which of the following determine(s)which stimuli are stressors for each individual?

Normally,the second stage of the stress syndrome rarely occurs in most individuals' lifetimes.

Smoking has been shown to be a stressor that causes a marked rise in the plasma level of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

The level of glucocorticoids would be at their lowest during which stage of stress?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -agents that produce stress

A person with a high blood level of adrenaline would be in what stage of the general adaptation response?

Because the body feels under attack when experiencing a stress response,the immune system becomes more active and vigilant.

Joanne was admitted to the hospital for gallbladder surgery.The nurse noted a rapid pulse rate and elevated blood pressure while taking her vital signs.Joanne's palms were sweating and her eyes were dilated.What mechanisms could be causing these conditions?

The amount of stress a person is feeling can be directly measured by:

All of the following disciplines have added to our understanding of stress except:

Which of the following would not occur as a body response to stress?

The terms stress triad and general adaptation syndrome are interchangeable terms.

An indicator of stress is a drop in lymphocytes and an increase in eosinophils.

As a result of applying various stressors to research animals,Selye was able to produce a triad of body changes.

According to the current concepts of the stress syndrome,hypoglycemia is an example of stress that indirectly stimulates the hypothalamus.

Maternal malnutrition and smoking are two common stressors that influence the developing fetus.

Stressors are always bad stimuli.

Many experiments have supported the Selye hypothesis that higher levels of blood corticoids are necessary to adapt to stress.

The stress response commonly referred to as "fight or flight" is evoked by increased parasympathetic stimulation.

What is the relationship between stress and corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH)?