P.E. B Test 5- Stress and Health 1

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress? A. chest pain B. mood swings C. irritability D. restlessness

A. Chest Pain

Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system? A. Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders. B. Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders. C. Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets. D. Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia.

A. Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________. A. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion B. instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight C. depression, shallow breathing, and fight D. none of the above

A. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE? A. Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors. B. Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms. C. Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided. D. Stress can affect the mind and the body.

C. Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.

A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________. A. diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation B. elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers C. elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating D. diminished levels of cortisol, causing weight loss

C. elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT: A. depression B. constipation C. increased energy level D. headache

C. increased energy level

Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response? A. pituitary B. adrenal C. pancreas D. hypothalamus

C. pancreas

Stress is __________. A. positive or negative, depending on circumstances B. a body's automatic physical response C. a negative reaction to outside influences D. A and B only

D. A and B only

The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT: A. loss of memory B. loss of concentration C. poor judgment D. isolation

D. isolation

Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False

False

Illness is considered a behavioral stressor. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False

False

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False

False

The hormones released due to stress lead to increased risk of pregnancy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False

False

High blood pressure is a physical response to stress. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False

True