Question 1

In which of the following disorders is stress NOT considered to be an exacerbating factor?

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis 
B) rheumatoid arthritis 
C) herpes simplex 
D) multiple sclerosis A

Question 2

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from:
1)glycogenesis
2)bronchodilation
3)vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera
4)decreased metabolic rate

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 2,3 
C) 2,4 
D) 3,4 B

Question 3

During the stress response,glucocorticoids assist in:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure 
B) depressing and calming cerebral function 
C) stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin 
D) preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine A

Question 4

The stress response involves the integrated action of the:
1)hypothalamus
2)hypophysis
3)sympathetic nervous system
4)adrenal glands

Accepted Answer

A) 1,3 
B) 2,3 
C) 1,2,4 
D) 1,2,3,4

Question 5

The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response.The third stage is designated as the:

Accepted Answer

A) alarm stage 
B) resistance stage 
C) stage of exhaustion 
D) maladaptive stage

Question 7

Possible complications caused by prolonged,severe stress include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) tension headache 
C) diabetes mellitus 
D) infection 
E) blindness

Question 8

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing anger during an argument 
B) writing a final examination 
C) fear about a medical diagnosis 
D) internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident

Question 9

Severe,prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

Accepted Answer

A) a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body 
B) development of decompensated acidosis 
C) prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia 
D) the supply of hormones has been exhausted

Question 10

A serious consequence of a major disaster,first recognized in war veterans is:

Accepted Answer

A) stress ulcers 
B) delayed tissue healing 
C) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
D) cancer

Question 11

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of several stressors at the same time 
B) past experiences 
C) lack of effective coping mechanisms 
D) b,c 
E) a,b,c

Exam 12: The Influence of Stress