Week 2: Stress Psychophysiology Flashcards
True/False: When the hypothalamus experiences a stressor, it activates the two major stress reactivity pathways: the endocrine system and the autonomic nervous system.
True
True/False: Stress may alter peristalsis of the small and large intestines necessary for the transport of food substances.
True
The inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes catecholamines is called the:
adrenal medulla
The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is:
vasopressin (ADH).
What is released by the hypothalamus and in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone (TTH)?
Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)
True/False: When we experience little or no stress, the limbic system is in charge, and when we have significant levels of stress, the cerebral cortex is in charge.
False
True/False:Muscular bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.
True
Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?
It is a system of the body that produces emotions in response to physical and psychological signals.
True/False:The reticular activating system (RAS) needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.
True
Which of the following is released by the anterior portion of the hypothalamus to activate the endocrine system?
Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)
_____ regulate the metabolism of glucose.
Glucocorticoids
The part of the brain that “sounds the alarm” that stress is present is called:
the hippocampus.
True/False: Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
True
Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy?
The parasympathetic nervous system
True/False: Contraction of the smooth muscles results in constriction in the walls of the blood vessels.
True
