The Role of Stress in Illness Flashcards
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how does stress affect health?
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- directly through the action of stress hormones such as cortisol
- indirectly through the use of coping strategies such as smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet
2
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explain adrenaline and cardiovascular disorders
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3
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what is a cardiovascular disorder?
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4
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what hormone does immediate stress produce?
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5
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what can adrenaline cause?
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6
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who did a study on cardiovascular disorders?
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7
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explain Williams et al. (2000)
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8
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explain cortisol and immunosuppression
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9
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what is immunosuppression?
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10
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what hormone does ongoing stress produce?
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11
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what can increased levels of cortisol result in?
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12
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who did a study on immunosuppression?
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13
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explain Kiecolt-Glaser et al. (1984)
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