Stress Response

Question 1

2 subparts or autonomic (somatic NS)

Answer 1

PNS

SNS

Question 2

2 subparts or autonomic (somatic NS)

Answer 2

PNS

SNS

Question 3

How to describe SNS

Answer 3

Get up and go

Fight or flight

Question 4

Physiological responses of sns

Answer 4

Increased hr 
Increased bp 
Dilation of pupils and bronchioles
Increased release of glucose and ffa 
Diverts blood away from digestive system to working muscles 
Increased sweating
Increased respiratory rate 
Release of stress hormones

Question 5

How to describe pns

Answer 5

Recovery response

Rest and digest

Question 6

Physiological impacts of pns

Answer 6

Conserves energy
Limited availability of stress hormone
Aids sleep 
Improves digestion and absorption 
Lowers blood sugar and FFA

Question 7

Where does the brain process incoming stimuli

Answer 7

Thalamus

Question 8

Where do signals flow after thalamus

Answer 8

Cortex and amaygdala

Question 9

How does amygdala react

Answer 9

Defensively as most stimuli are threatening

Question 10

Role of cortex

Answer 10

Higher brain function

Question 11

3 parts of prefrontal cortex

Answer 11

VmPFC
Orbitofrontal cortex
Dorsolateral PFC

Question 12

What is the limbic system

Answer 12

Survival instincts

Question 13

Ventral system role

Answer 13

Establishing threat and reward value of a stimulus

Question 14

Hpa axis

Answer 14

Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Adrenals

Question 15

Hpa response to stress

Answer 15

Hypo- CRT- corticotrophin releasing factor

Pituitary - ACTH- adrenocorticorophic hormone

Question 16

Hugh lings Jackson principlr

Answer 16

Corticoinhibition
Amygdala always ready
Cortex like a clutch preventing the amyhdala

Question 17

Modern day threats

Answer 17

Suppression of the regulation (cortex clutch) resulting in an increase in amygdala derived HPA axis stimulation

Question 18

Dhae

Answer 18

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Opposite function of cortisol

Question 19

What are the DHEA and cortisol synthesized from

Answer 19

Pregnenolone

Question 20

Stress on disease

Answer 20

Cv 
Diabetes
Digestive disorders
Obesity
Bones (blasts vs clasts

Question 21

Lifestyle factors affecting resilience

Answer 21

Alcohol
Smoking
Exercise
Nutrition 
Mindfulness 
Diaphramic beathing 
Gratitude

Question 22

Process of Stress Response

Answer 22

Hypothalamus - Corticotrophin Releasing Factor (CRF)
Pituitary - Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
Adrenal - Glucocorticoids - Cortisol

Question 23

Impacts of dominant SNS System

Answer 23

1- Increased HR
2- Increased BP
3- Increased circulating Stress Hormones
4- Increased storage of fat - Visceral Fat
5- Decreased Sleep quality 
6- Thickening of blood
7- Decreased Immune function

Question 24

The overall results of the physiological responses to dominant SNS

Answer 24

1- CVD - BP, Circulating FFA, Vasoconstriction, Inflammation, Visceral fat.

2- Diabetes
3- Digestive Issues
4- Obesity
5- Bone and joint health

Question 25

Strategies for building resilience and managing stress

Answer 25

1- Focus on what you can control
2- Be mindful
3- Improve sleep
4- Other things

Question 26

Benefits of high Coherence

Answer 26

• Decreased BP
• Increased Functional capacity in Heart Failure
• Improved emotional stability
• Improved well-being
• increased cognitive performance
• Improved ability to self-regulate
• improved focus
• improved memory
• improve reaction time