Exam 10: Stress and Disease

Studies have shown a relationship between depression and reduction in lymphocyte proliferation and natural killer activity.

MATCHING Match the hormone with its effects during a stress response.(Hormones may be used more than once. ) -Decreases insulin release

Stress-induced sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla causes the secretion of catecholamines,which include:

Which immune cells are suppressed by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?

"Flight or fight" occurs in the exhaustion stage in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).

What effect do androgens have on lymphocytes?

The release of which cytokines is triggered by bacterial or viral infections,cancer,and tissue injury that in turn initiate a stress response?

What is the effect of increased secretions of epinephrine,glucagon,and growth hormone?

Which statement is true about the differences between stress-induced hormonal alterations of men and women?

What effect would low serum albumin have on the central stress response?

What effect does estrogen have on lymphocytes?

Perceived stress elicits an emotional,anticipatory response that begins in the:

MATCHING Match the hormone with its effects during a stress response.(Hormones may be used more than once. ) -Dilates blood vessels of skeletal muscles allowing greater oxygenation

Stress has no effect on the development of cancer.

A person does not have a stress reaction unless the stress exceeds his or her coping abilities.

During an anticipatory response to stress,what stimulates the response from the limbic system?

Cortisol circulates in the plasma free (unbound)and bound to protein.

Stress-induced norepinephrine results in:

While stress generally inhibits the female reproductive system,it increases the production of testosterone.

Which hormone increases the formation of glucose from amino acids and free fatty acids?