Chapter 26 - Stress and Associated Problems

Question 1

Stressor

Answer 1

Any factor that creates a significant change in the body or environment
Can be physical or psychological
Can be internal or external

Question 2

Distress

Answer 2

Harmful effects that result from body’s inability to appropriately deal with stress

Question 3

Maladaption

Answer 3

When body’s adaptive measures to stress are not sufficient

Question 4

Goal of the stress response

Answer 4

To increase organ function

Question 5

General Adaptation Syndrome

Answer 5

The body’s response to stressors

Question 6

Three stages of the general adaptation syndrome

Answer 6

Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion

Question 7

Alarm stage

Answer 7

Body’s defenses mobilized

Question 8

Resistance stage

Answer 8

Hormone levels elevated

Body systems functioning at peak performance

Question 9

Exhaustion stage

Answer 9

Body is unable to respond to stimuli

Question 10

Stress response of the adrenal medulla

Answer 10

Increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Vasoconstriction (skin and viscera)
Vasodilation (skeletal muscle)
Increased blood pressure

Question 11

Stress response of adrenal cortex

Answer 11

Increased secretion of cortisol
    Increased protein metabolism
    Increased blood glucose levels
    Decreased immune response
    Decreased inflammatory response

Question 12

Possible results of prolonged vasoconstriction

Answer 12

Necrosis of GI tract
Necrosis of kidneys - renal failure
Stress ulcers
Stomatitis
Slowed healing (glucocorticoids also decrease cellular regeneration)

Question 13

Steps in coping with stress

Answer 13

Recognize stressors in your life
Get rid of stressor OR find proper coping mechanism
Find a support system