NUR 325 Test 6

NUR 325 Test 6
1. When doesstress occur?
Answer
When perceived demand (stress) exceedsresources to meet those standard
2. Parts of the nervous and endocrine system involved in stress response
Answer
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Hypothalamus
sympathetic nervoussystem pituitary gland
adrenal gland
3. Catecholamines released from the sympathetic nervous system during stress response
Answer
norepinephrine
epinephrine dopamine
4. Hormonesreleased by anterior pituitary during stressresponse
Answer
Adrenocor- ticotropic hormone (ACTH)
5. The stress hormone
Answer
Cortisol (from adrenal glands)
6. Symptoms of fight or flight
Answer
Rising hormone levels = increased BP and HR increased blood glucose
increased O2 intake increased mental alertness
7. Symptoms of acute stress
Answer
irritability chest tightness
headache
GI disturbances Sweaty palms shortness of breath
8. symptoms of episodic acute stress
Answer
Short-tempered irritable
anxious headaches hypertension migraines
pessimistic outlook and a negative worldview