Chapter 26:Stress and Associated Problems

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

Internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident

Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

fight or flight.

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

pain blockers

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

a. The presence of several stressors at the same time b. Past experiences c. Lack of effective coping mechanisms

A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia.

Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

stage of exhaustion.

The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1. hypothalamus. 2. hypophysis. 3. sympathetic nervous system. 4. adrenal glands.

1, 2, 3, 4

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1. glycogenesis. 2. bronchodilation. 3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 4. decreased metabolic rate.

2. bronchodilation. 3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.

Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

blindness.