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2. 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
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A. 1, 2
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B. 2, 3
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C. 2, 4
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D. 3, 4
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B. B. 2, 3Explanation
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3. In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?
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A. increasing anger during an argument
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B. writing a final examination
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C. fear about a medical diagnosis
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D. internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident
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D. D. internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accidentExplanation
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4. During the stress response, glucocorticoids assist in:
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A. increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure
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B. depressing and calming cerebral function
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C. stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin
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D. preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine
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A. A. increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressureExplanation
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5. Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:
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A. a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body
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B. development of decompensated acidosis
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C. prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia
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D. the supply of hormones has been exhausted
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C. C. prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemiaExplanation
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6. Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:
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A. alarm stage
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B. resistance stage
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C. stage of exhaustion
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D. maladaptive stage
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C. C. stage of exhaustionExplanation
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7. The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1. hypothalamus 2. hypophysis 3. sympathetic nervous system 4. adrenal glands
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A. 1, 3
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B. 2, 3
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C. 1, 2, 4
- D.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
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D. D. 1, 2, 3, 4Explanation
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8. Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all EXCEPT:
- A.
A. hypertension
- B.
B. tension headache
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C. diabetes mellitus
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D. infection
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E. blindness
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E. E. blindnessExplanation
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9. A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:
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A. stress ulcers
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B. delayed tissue healing
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C. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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D. cancer
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C. C. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Explanation
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10. The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.
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A. true
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B. false
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A. A. trueExplanation
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11. Which of the following may alter a person’s perception of a stressor?
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A. the presence of several stressors at the same time
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B. past experiences
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C. lack of effective coping mechanisms
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D. b, c
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E. a, b, c
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E. E. a, b, cExplanation
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