patho chpt 9 Flashcards
positive stress on the body
eustress
A difference between the perceived situation and desired situation causes the person to take action
allostasis
regulation of heart rate and vasomotor (actions on a blood vessel that alters its diameter) tone
baroflex
suppresses osteoblast activity, hematopoiesis, and protein synthesis
cortisol
increases water retention by the kidneys and produces vasoconstriction of blood vessels
antidiuretic hormone ADH
hormone - enhances stronger vasoconstriction
***this must be present for aldosterone to be released by the adrenal gland!!
angiotensin II
stimulates the adrenal gland to synthesize and secrete the glucocorticoid hormones
ACTH
a state manifested by a specific syndrome of the body developed in response to any stimuli that made an intense systemic demand on it
stress
a laboratory test used to determine the cause of acidosis
anion gap
a change in PH affects all body systems. When PH falls to less than 7.0 - can cause cardiac dysrhythmias
PH below 7
a personality trait that includes a sense of having control over the environment
hardiness
ability of body systems to increase their function given the need to adapt
physiological reserve
factors used to create a new balance between a stressor and the ability to deal with it
coping strategies
this is commonly used in excess & can suppress the immune system
alcohol
