Question 1

One outcome of long-term stress is a disruption in the body's ability to maintain some of its homeostatic mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The production of cortisol in response to stress can be initiated by which of the following pathways?

Accepted Answer

A) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
B) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
C) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, sympathetic nerve fibers, adrenal cortex 
D) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, sympathetic nerve fibers, adrenal medulla 
A) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
B) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
C) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, sympathetic nerve fibers, adrenal cortex 
D) Cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, sympathetic nerve fibers, adrenal medulla

Question 3

A triad of stress changes occurs in all three stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because of the wealth of life experiences, elderly adults are better able to physically deal with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One characteristic of the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A) increased rate of secretion by the adrenal cortex. 
B) decreased allergic responses. 
C) hyperglycemia. 
D) normal rate of secretion by the adrenal medulla. 
A) increased rate of secretion by the adrenal cortex. 
B) decreased allergic responses. 
C) hyperglycemia. 
D) normal rate of secretion by the adrenal medulla.

Question 6

Water loss and a decrease in blood volume are common stress responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Recent research suggests that the study of stress requires a more general or holistic approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not characteristic of the exhaustion stage of stress?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs less frequently than the other stages. 
B) It may develop over a long period of stress. 
C) It decreases the body's ability to adapt. 
D) The body's resistance eventually produces adaptation. 
A) It occurs less frequently than the other stages. 
B) It may develop over a long period of stress. 
C) It decreases the body's ability to adapt. 
D) The body's resistance eventually produces adaptation.

Question 9

Which of the following is an indication that a person is in the exhaustion stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Dissipation of the "fight-or-flight" response 
B) An increase in glucocorticoid secretions from the adrenal gland 
C) Development of a bleeding ulcer in the stomach or duodenum 
D) Both B and C 
A) Dissipation of the "fight-or-flight" response 
B) An increase in glucocorticoid secretions from the adrenal gland 
C) Development of a bleeding ulcer in the stomach or duodenum 
D) Both B and C

Question 10

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Changes in the body that help it respond to changes in the environment

Accepted Answer

A) Stage of resistance 
B) Stressors 
C) Adaptation 
D) Stress syndrome 
E) Alarm reaction
F)Stage of exhaustion
G)General adaptation syndrome
H)Glucocorticoids 
A) Stage of resistance 
B) Stressors 
C) Adaptation 
D) Stress syndrome 
E) Alarm reaction
F)Stage of exhaustion
G)General adaptation syndrome
H)Glucocorticoids

Question 11

From the alarm reaction to the resistance stage, there is a decrease in glucocorticoid secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Selye, anything that causes stress, either good or bad, is a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following conditions may accompany stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Depression 
B) Sleep disorders 
C) Low blood pressure 
D) Both A and B 
A) Depression 
B) Sleep disorders 
C) Low blood pressure 
D) Both A and B

Question 14

Alarm reaction responses resulting from the hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex include:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia. 
B) decreased immunity. 
C) decreased allergic responses. 
D) all of the above. 
A) hyperglycemia. 
B) decreased immunity. 
C) decreased allergic responses. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

The hypothalamus is sometimes referred to as the emotional brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the alarm stage, the body exhibits lowered resistance to stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In response to stress, the adrenal cortex secretes:

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine. 
B) norepinephrine and cortisol. 
C) cortisol and aldosterone. 
D) norepinephrine and aldosterone. 
A) norepinephrine. 
B) norepinephrine and cortisol. 
C) cortisol and aldosterone. 
D) norepinephrine and aldosterone.

Question 18

The classification of stimuli as stressors or nonstressors is very precise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Levels of allostatic mediators rise during stressful events to enable the body to respond to potentially harmful stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the "biological tradeoffs" that a fetus may make in response to a stressful pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

During a stressful pregnancy, a fetus ma

Exam 34: Stress

One outcome of long-term stress is a disruption in the body's ability to maintain some of its homeostatic mechanisms.

The production of cortisol in response to stress can be initiated by which of the following pathways?

A triad of stress changes occurs in all three stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

Because of the wealth of life experiences, elderly adults are better able to physically deal with stress.

One characteristic of the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome is:

Water loss and a decrease in blood volume are common stress responses.

Recent research suggests that the study of stress requires a more general or holistic approach.

Which of the following is not characteristic of the exhaustion stage of stress?

Which of the following is an indication that a person is in the exhaustion stage?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Changes in the body that help it respond to changes in the environment

From the alarm reaction to the resistance stage, there is a decrease in glucocorticoid secretion.

According to Selye, anything that causes stress, either good or bad, is a stressor.

Which of the following conditions may accompany stress?

Alarm reaction responses resulting from the hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex include:

The hypothalamus is sometimes referred to as the emotional brain.

During the alarm stage, the body exhibits lowered resistance to stressors.

In response to stress, the adrenal cortex secretes:

The classification of stimuli as stressors or nonstressors is very precise.

Levels of allostatic mediators rise during stressful events to enable the body to respond to potentially harmful stimuli.

Explain the "biological tradeoffs" that a fetus may make in response to a stressful pregnancy.

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