physiological stress response

Question 1

what happens in Walter Cannon’s flight or fight response ?

Answer 1

Saliva= flow decreases
Eyes= pupils dilate
Lungs= quick deep breathing occurs
Skin = bloodvessels constrict :chills /sweat
Heart= beast faster/harder
Bowel= food movement slows down
Stomach= output of digestive enztmes decreases
blood vessels = blood pressure increases and velessels dilate
Muscles = become tense / trembling

Question 2

what happens in Part A in Hans selye’s GAS

Answer 2

Alarm reaction: reaction to first exposure, resistance is diminished,
ig stressor is sufficiently strong (burns/extreme temp) death mat result

Question 3

what are the 3 phases of the general adaptation syndrome ?

Answer 3

1) alarm reaction
2) stage resistance
3) ) stage of exhaustion

Question 4

what are the physiological systems involved in the stress response?

Answer 4

the Nervous system
the endocrine system
the immune system