What Do You Know About Stress?

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The answers to the following questions can be found in your 30 facts about Stress handout.

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1.

High amounts of stress cause a person's hair to turn grey.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
While it is a myth that stress can turn hair gray, stress can cause hair loss. In fact, telogen effluvium (hair loss) can begin up to three months after a stressful event.

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2.

Stress can alter __________ levels, which can cause mood swings, fatigue, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for heart attack and diabetes.
- A.
  
  Hormone
- B.
  
  White blood cell
- C.
  
  Blood sugar
- D.
  
  Red blood cell
Correct Answer
C. Blood sugar

Explanation
Stress can alter blood sugar levels, which can cause mood swings, fatigue, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for heart attack and diabetes.

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3.

Young people from military families who have a deployed parent report lower levels of stress and emotional problems than other adolescents and teens.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Young people from military families who have a deployed parent report higher levels of stress and emotional problems than other adolescents and teens.

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4.

When cells shrink due to exposure to stress hormones, they disconnect from each other, which contributes to ______.
- A.
  
  Weight gain
- B.
  
  Weight loss
- C.
  
  Excitement
- D.
  
  Depression
Correct Answer
D. Depression

Explanation
When cells shrink due to exposure to stress hormones, they disconnect from each other, which contributes to depression.

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5.

Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, liver cirrhosis, and suicide.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Stress has been found to be a contributing factor to various health conditions and behaviors that can lead to death. Research has shown that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, and liver cirrhosis. Additionally, stress can also impact decision-making and increase the likelihood of accidents. Furthermore, stress can have a detrimental effect on mental health and increase the risk of suicide. Therefore, it can be concluded that stress is indeed linked to the six leading causes of death mentioned.

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6.

The top three stressful cities in America are ______________, ________________, __________________.
- A.
  
  Chicago, Ilinois; Jersey City, New Jersey; Arlington, Washington
- B.
  
  Cincinnati, Ohio; Los Angeles, California; and Washington DC
- C.
  
  Chicago, Ilinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; and New York, New York
- D.
  
  Chicago, Ilinois; Los Angeles, California; and New York, New York
Correct Answer
D. Chicago, Ilinois; Los Angeles, California; and New York, New York

Explanation
The top three stressful cities in America are Chicago, Ilinois; Los Angeles, California; and New York, New York.

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7.

Research has shown that milk chocolate reduces stress hormones such as cortisol and other fight-flight hormones. Additionally, cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Research has shown that dark chocolate reduces stress hormones such as cortisol and other fight-flight hormones. Additionally, cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.

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8.

The stress hormone _________ not only causes abdominal fat to accumulate, but it also enlarges individual fat cells, leading to what researchers call “diseased” fat.
- A.
  
  Prolactin
- B.
  
  Cortisol
- C.
  
  Insulin
- D.
  
  Catecholamines
Correct Answer
B. Cortisol

Explanation
The stress hormone cortisol not only causes abdominal fat to accumulate, but it also enlarges individual fat cells, leading to what researchers call “diseased” fat.

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9.

Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Stress is often referred to as "the silent killer" because it can have serious negative effects on our health. It can contribute to the development of heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. These conditions can be life-threatening and therefore stress should not be taken lightly. Therefore, the statement "Stress has been called 'the silent killer' and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat" is true.

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10.

Laughing lowers stress hormones (like cortisol, epinephrine, and adrenaline) and strengthens the immune system by releasing _______.
- A.
  
  Healthy oxidants
- B.
  
  Hormone- enhancing hormones
- C.
  
  Health-enhancing blockers
- D.
  
  Health-enhancing hormones
Correct Answer
D. Health-enhancing hormones

Explanation
Laughing lowers stress hormones (like cortisol, epinephrine, and adrenaline) and strengthens the immune system by releasing health-enhancing hormones.

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What Do You Know About Stress?

High amounts of stress cause a person's hair to turn grey.

Stress can alter __________ levels, which can cause mood swings, fatigue, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for heart attack and diabetes.

Young people from military families who have a deployed parent report lower levels of stress and emotional problems than other adolescents and teens.

When cells shrink due to exposure to stress hormones, they disconnect from each other, which contributes to ______.

Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, liver cirrhosis, and suicide.

The top three stressful cities in America are ______________, ________________, __________________.

Research has shown that milk chocolate reduces stress hormones such as cortisol and other fight-flight hormones. Additionally, cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.

The stress hormone _________ not only causes abdominal fat to accumulate, but it also enlarges individual fat cells, leading to what researchers call “diseased” fat.

Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat

Laughing lowers stress hormones (like cortisol, epinephrine, and adrenaline) and strengthens the immune system by releasing _______.

The top three stressful cities in America are , , ____.