The Physiology of Stress Flashcards
1
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what is stress?
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2
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what is general adaptation syndrome?
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3
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explain the three stages of GAS
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4
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what is the HPA system?
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5
Q
what is the SAM pathway?
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6
Q
explain the body’s response to acute/short-term stress
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7
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explain the body’s response to chronic/long-term stress
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8
Q
what is cortisol?
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9
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what is adrenaline and noradrenaline?
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10
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explain the role of cortisol
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