The Stress Response

Question 1

Eustress

Answer 1

Helpful stress that prepares us to meet certain challenges.

Question 2

Distress

Answer 2

Harmful stress.

Question 3

The Fight-or-Flight Response is…

Answer 3

initiated by nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the sympathetic division of the ANS including the adrenal medulla, mobilize body for immediate movement.

Question 4

3 steps of the Fight or Flight Response:

Answer 4

1. initial fight or flight response
2. a slower resistance reaction
3. exhaustion

Question 5

The hypothalamus is composed of a dozen or so nuclei in 4 major regions:

Answer 5

1. The mammillary region
2. The tuberal region
3. The supraoptic region
4. The preoptic region

Question 6

The hypothalamus is…

Answer 6

a small part of the diencephalon

Question 7

The hypothalamus is located:

Answer 7

inferior to the thalamus.

Question 8

Functions of the hypothalamus:

Answer 8

1. Control of the ANS
2. Production of hormones
3. Regulation of emotional and behavioural patterns
4. Regulation of eating and drinking
5. Control of body temperature
6. Regulation of circadian rhythms and states of consciousness