NUR 325 Test 6
- When does stress occur?
Answer When perceived demand (stress) exceeds resources to meet those standard
- Parts of the nervous and endocrine system involved in stress response
Answer -
Hypothalamus sympathetic nervous system pituitary gland adrenal gland
- Catecholamines released from the sympathetic nervous system during stress response
Answer norepinephrine
epinephrine dopamine
- Hormones released by anterior pituitary during stress response
Answer Adrenocor- ticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- The stress hormone
Answer Cortisol (from adrenal glands)
- Symptoms of fight or flight
Answer Rising hormone levels = increased BP and HR increased blood glucose 1 / 2
increased O2 intake increased mental alertness
- Symptoms of acute stress
Answer irritability chest tightness
headache GI disturbances Sweaty palms shortness of breath
- symptoms of episodic acute stress
Answer Short-tempered irritable
anxious headaches hypertension migraines pessimistic outlook and a negative worldview
- Symptoms of chronic stress
Answer Anxiety depression
cardiovascular disease cancer suicide
- Examples of complementary and alternative therapies for stress
Answer aro- matherapy
herbal medicine
acupuncture message biofeedback meditation
- Name a source of physiological stress
- / 2
Answer injury/illness exposure to extreme temp