stress management quiz 1
hydrochloric acid
a substance found in the digestive system that helps break down food for digestion
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
activates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticoid hormones
skeletal muscle
muscle attached to bones
Thalamus
part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex
pons
part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep
Subcortex
the lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive
adrenal cortex
the part of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids
parasympathetic nervous system
the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy
Hippocampus
the part of the brain that " sounds the alarm" that stress is present
bracing
unnecessary muscle tension
Epinephrine
A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla
Oxytocin
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
adrenal medulla
The inner portion of the adrenal glands that secrete catecholamines
Norepinephrine
a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla
Vasopressin
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
reticular activating system
a network of nerves that connects the mind and the body
thyroid gland
an endocrine gland that secretes the hormones thyroxin
gray matter
cerebral cortex
endocrine system
comprised of hormones that regulate the physiological function
autonomic nervous system
controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels
smooth muscle
muscles that control the contraction on internal organs
sympathetic nervous system
part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy
Hypothalamus
part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system
Diencephalon
part of the subcortex responsible for the regulation of the emotion
limbic system
produces emotions; the " seat of emotions"
Glucocorticoids
regulate metabolism of glucose
Galvanic skin response (GSR)
the electrodermal response or the electrical conductance of the skin
Cortisol
the primary glucocorticoid secreted from the adrenal cortex that is responsible for an increase in blood glucose.
Aldosterone
the primary mineralocorticoid secreted from the ardenal cortex that is responsible for an increase in blood pressure.
Gluconeogenesis
the production of glucose from amino acids by the liver
saliva
the substance in the mouth that starts to break down food
cerebral cortex
the upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions.
