Chapt 12/26

Question 1

Explain how stress response is related to disease

Answer 1

Elevated BP and HR, bronchodilation and increased ventilation, increased blood glucose levels, arousal of central nervous system and decreased inflammatory and immune response

Question 2

Describe how severe stress may lead to acute renal failure, stress ulcers, or infection

Answer 2

Prolonged severe vasoconstriction, ischemia causes cell damage and leads to renal failure.
Vasoconstriction and glucocorticoids, decrease in muscle regeneration and mucosa production leads to ulcers
Depression of the inflammatory and immune response leads to infection and slowed healing

Question 3

Positive coping strategies

Answer 3

Adequate rest and healthy diet
Creative solutions to decrease stress
Regular moderate exercise
Distracting activities
Counseling and support services
Relaxation techniques

Question 4

Describe the stress response

Answer 4

Homeostasis- compensation to minor changes
Stressor- factor that creates significant change in body’s function
severe or prolonged stress can cause dysfunction- increased wear and tear on tissues, exhaustion of resources, exacerbation of chronic conditions