Stress Flashcards
1
Q
What is stress?
A
A biological, physiological and behavioural response when we encounter a threat we don’t feel prepared to deal with
2
Q
What is a stressor in relation to stress?
A
Stress is how we react to a stressor which is somethig which causes stress
3
Q
What are the key structures involved in stress?
A
Amygdala- identifies danger
Hypothalamus- activates stress response
Adrenal medulla- produces adrenaline
Adrenal cortex- produces cortisol
4
Q
What is the amygdala hijack?
A
When the amygdala responds to a threat it can overwhelm the rest of the brain
5
Q
What is the role of cortisol?
A
To restore homoeostasis and effects several homeostatic mechanisms
