Fatigue and Neuro-Endocrine Factors

Question 1

Linked to a single cause

Answer 1

Acute Fatigue

Question 2

Relieved by rest and lifestyle changes

Answer 2

Acute Fatigue

Question 3

Is cognitive dysfunction connected to acute fatigue?

Answer 3

No, returns to baseline after rest

Question 4

Maladadptive or pathological

Answer 4

Chronic Fatigue

Question 5

Lasts for 6 months or more

Answer 5

Chronic Fatigue

Question 6

Physical and mental functions are affected

Answer 6

Chronic Fatigue

Question 7

Two main pathways that stress is relayed from the brain to the body

Answer 7

Hypothalumus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA) and Via the release of catecholamines from the SNS (epinephrine and noepinephrine

Question 8

Do glucocorticoids have a role in the regulation of the Sympathetic Nervous System?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

These two systems coordinate when the body is under stress and bring the body back to homeostasis when the stress is alleviated.

Answer 9

HPA Axis and SNS

Question 10

Deregulation of one or either of these systems can lead to maladaptive response to the ________________ system.

Answer 10

neuro-immune system

Question 11

Dysfunction of the _____ may reduce the cortisol levels - leading to dysfunction of immune, physical, and chemical systems in the body.

Answer 11

HPA

Question 12

Low back pain s related to what joint?

Answer 12

lumbar facet join

Question 13

What is another cause of low back pain?

Answer 13

disc herniation

Question 14

_______ intervention caused a much lower rate of decrease in cortisol over a period of time. It also increased cortisol levels slightly from what it might have been.

Answer 14

Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT)