AOS 1 DP 4

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

an individual experience in response to an object or event and subjective it depends on a person perception

Question 2

internal stressor

Answer 2

stressor that is within the body of the individual

Question 3

external stressor

Answer 3

stressor that takes place outside the body of the individual

Question 4

acute stress

Answer 4

lasts a short time
adrenaline releases can increase performance
leading to elevated blood pressure

Question 5

chronic stress

Answer 5

continues for prolonged period of time
associated with ongoing pressure or demands
persistent stress can be harmful physiological

Question 6

eustress

Answer 6

positive perception of stress

Question 7

distress

Answer 7

the negative perception of stress

Question 8

role of cortisol in chronic stress

Answer 8

cortisol is released during FFF and during chronic stress
maintain arousal after the FFF response allowing the body to deal with stress
energise the body to deal with stress by increasing glucose in the blood
turning off the body systems unnecessary at the time