Module 2 - Stress

Question 1

“The body’s nonspecific response to a demand place on it”

Answer 1

Stress

Question 2

An event or environment agent responsible for initiating the stress response

Answer 2

Stressor

Question 3

A state of constancy. It is the ability of a system to remain stable by regulating variables that can affect the system

Answer 3

Homeostasis

Question 4

Act in many ways to maintain homeostasis. They regulate functions of the cells, integrate the functions of different organ systems, and control life processes

Answer 4

Control System

Question 5

GAS

Answer 5

General Adaptation Syndrome

Question 6

Stages of GAS

Answer 6

1. Alarm Stage
2. Resistance Stage
3. Exhaustion Stage

Question 7

Immediate response to the stress

Answer 7

Alarm Stage

Question 8

The body begins to cope with stress

Answer 8

Resistance Stage

Question 9

Resources are depleted and signs of “wear and tear” or systemic damage appear

Answer 9

Exhaustion Stage

Question 10

Norepinephrine (NE) & Epinephrine (Catecholamines*)

Answer 10

Origin: Locus Ceruleus, Adrenal Medulla

Function: Fight or flight

Question 11

Corticotropin-Releasing Factor

Answer 11

Origin: Hypothalamus

Function: Stimulates ACTH release from the anterior pituitary and increases activity in neurons in the locus ceruleus

Question 12

Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 12

Origin: Anterior Pituitary

Function: Stimulates the synthesis and release of cortisol

Question 13

Cortisol (Glucocorticoid hormone)

Answer 13

Origin: Adrenal Cortex

Function: Potentiates the actions of epinephrine and glucagon (provides energy)

Question 14

Aldosterone

Answer 14

Origin: Adrenal Cortex

Function: Increases sodium absorption by the kidney; water follows sodium

Question 15

Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH/Vasopressin)

Answer 15

Origin: Hypothalamus –> posterior pituitary

Function: Increases water absorption by the kidney

Question 16

exposure to a traumatic event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury

Answer 16

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Question 17

Treatments of Stress Disorders

Answer 17

Relaxation Techniques
Guided Imagery
Music Therapy
Massage Therapy
Biofeedback (individual controls physiologic function)