Exam 2 Flashcards
“Allostatic load” is a term that refers to:
Stress
The effects of the thyroxine axis can be observed in a few days.
False
A decrease in this hormone is thought to be related to symptoms of depression.
Serotonin
This level of the brain is called the seat of the emotions because it appears to be the first to register pain.
The limbic area
Addison’s disease is associated with the failure of this organ.
Adrenal
The substance serotonin is most closely associated with a good night’s sleep.
False
The release of cortisol is initiated from the ACTH axis.
True
Neuroplasticity refers to the body’s ability to create new nerve cells closest to the skin.
False
The thyroxine axis begins in this endocrine gland.
Hypothalamus
Based on brain imaging research in the last decade, which of the follow statements is not true?
Damage to brain cells from chronic stress is reversible.
The ACTH axis begins in which endocrine gland?
Anterior hypothalamus
This term explains the brain’s ability to create new cell tissue and repair itself well into adulthood.
Neuroplasticity
“Chronic mental antsyness” is a term that refers to frustration from multitasking.
True
The vegetative level of the brain is thought to be the most primitive of the three levels.
True
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the relaxation response.
True
The adrenal medulla:
releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Vasopressin is released from which gland?
Pituitary
The adrenal cortex:
Releases cortisol and aldosterone.
The stress response initially involves this system.
The limbic system
During the stress response, more epinephrine is released than norepinephrine from the neural endings.
True
Epinephrine is:
Released five times as often as norepinephrine.
Cortisol is one of several stress hormones responsible for increasing blood pressure.
False
This substance is released as an immediate response to stress.
Epinephrine
The pituitary gland in the limbic system registers pain and pleasure.
False
This endocrine gland is called the master gland for its role in hormonal control.
Pituitary
As a result of the stress response, this neuroendocrine pathway is said to have the longest lasting effect.
Thyroxin axis
When released, this substance is instrumental in returning the body to homeostasis.
Acetylcholine
Which of the following is cortisol not responsible for?
The release of insulin
The adrenal gland rests on top of this organ.
The kidneys
During the stress response, which of the following does not directly affect an increase in blood
pressure?
Acetylcholine
Hypnosis is said to have as great a cure rate for warts as medical treatments.
True