The HPA Axis

Question 1

What does the HPA stand for in HPA Axis?

Answer 1

HYPOTHALAMUS
PITUITARY
ADRENAL CORTEX
(alliance)

Question 2

During acute stress, the hypothalamus via the pituitary and ANS controls the output of cortisol from where?

Answer 2

ADRENAL CORTEX

Question 3

In normal release, cortisol has widespread actions which help restore homeostasis after __________.

Answer 3

STRESS

Question 4

Why do cortisol hormone levels rise in the morning just before waking?

Answer 4

INCREASE BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS
to counterbalance
NOT EATING / DRINKING OVERNIGHT

Question 5

Cortisol is partly responsible for creating ___________ and pain inhibition.

Answer 5

EUPHORIA

Question 6

Cortisol works with epinephrine to create what in order to remind us what to avoid in the future?

Answer 6

FLASH BULB MEMORIES

Question 7

Chronic stress leads to damaged cells in the ______________ resulting in impaired learning.

Answer 7

HIPPOCAMPUS

Question 8

Long term effects of cortisol can also include what?

Answer 8

OSTEOPEROSIS

Question 9

True or False

Short term stress is good while long term stress is damaging.

Answer 9

TRUE