Quiz : The Biological Aspects Of Stress And Adaption Quiz

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Stress is the most common phenomenon that many people experience. Can you answer about the biological aspects of stress and adaptations in this quiz? Did you know that stress has many implications on the body? Ultimately, we're all aware that stress is not good for the body. Let's see how much you know about stress and the body. Our fun quiz will surely make you learn new things and understand the implication of stress. You can try this as many times as you want. Have fun, and keep learning new things! Good Luck!

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1.

Which of the following affect adaption to stress?
- A.
  
  Genetic endowment
- B.
  
  Nutrition
- C.
  
  Hardiness
- D.
  
  Sleep
- E.
  
  Age
2.

Which is a way to describe the stress response?
- A.
  
  HPA response
- B.
  
  Stress-adaption response
- C.
  
  Physical-psychological response
- D.
  
  Psycho-neuro-immunilogical response
3.

Which of the following accurately describes stress?
- A.
  
  Stress is an objective response to stimuli, and some stressors are universally stressful
- B.
  
  Stress is results when demands exceed ability to cope
- C.
  
  Eustressors result in inability to cope
4.

A job interview is an example of an acute duration stressor
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which of the following is an example of a chronic-intermittant duration stressor?
- A.
  
  Long term disability
- B.
  
  A job interview
- C.
  
  Arguments with spouse over course of relationship
- D.
  
  Death of a loved one
6.

Fatigue, anxiety and addiction are examples of stress related disorders in which category?
- A.
  
  CNS
- B.
  
  Endocrine
- C.
  
  Immune
- D.
  
  Respiratory
7.

Which of the following brain areas is affected by cortisol, and results in decreased memory function?
- A.
  
  Amygdala
- B.
  
  Hypothalamus
- C.
  
  Occipital lobe
- D.
  
  Hippocampus
8.

People are passive victims of stress: they cannot control what stress happens to them
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Arosal, axiety, goose bumps and vasoconstriction are biological effects of epinephrine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Epinephrine causes which of the following biological effects?
- A.
  
  Arousal
- B.
  
  Hyperglycemia
- C.
  
  Sweating
- D.
  
  Broncodilation
- E.
  
  Increased BP
- F.
  
  Vasoconstriction
- G.
  
  Vigilance
- H.
  
  Lypolysis
11.

Hypermetabolic state is a positive effect of stress
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The locus cerelleus is located__________ and is involved in ___________________
- A.
  
  Adrenal glands, increasing amount of circulating glucose
- B.
  
  Liver, creating epinephrine
- C.
  
  Brain stem, creating epinephrine to stimulate the cortex
- D.
  
  Brain stem, CRH release to stimulate anterior pituitary
13.

Symptoms of lethargy, weight loss, and hypoglycemia could be related to this condition
- A.
  
  Cushing's
- B.
  
  Hashimoto's
- C.
  
  Addison's
- D.
  
  Type 1 DM
14.

The adrenal medulla secretes chatecholamines including norephinephrine
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

HPA stands for
- A.
  
  Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal
- B.
  
  Hyperglycemic-Pressure-Axis
- C.
  
  Hypoglycemic-Pituitary-Axis
- D.
  
  Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Axis
16.

Cortisol is involved with the following biological processes
- A.
  
  Lypolysis
- B.
  
  Hyperglycemia
- C.
  
  Immune suppression
- D.
  
  Increased healing ability
- E.
  
  Increased inflammatory response
17.

Which of the following is an effect of activation of the reticular activating system?
- A.
  
  Increased BP, HR, and bronchodilation
- B.
  
  Spinal cord reflexes, increased muscle tension, alertness
- C.
  
  Release of norephinephrine
- D.
  
  None of the above
18.

During the fight or flight response, ______________ is first stimulated to release ________________, then ________________ is stimulated to release ___________________, which in turn stimulates the ___________________ to release _____________.
- A.
  
  The hypothalamus, CRH, the posterior pituitary, ACTH, the adrenal medulla, epinephrine
- B.
  
  The hypothalamus, CRH, the anterior pituitary, ACTH, the adrenal cortex, epinephrine
- C.
  
  The hypothalamus, CRH, the anterior pituitary, GnRH, the adrenal medulla, cortisol
- D.
  
  The hypothalamus, CRH, the anterior pituitary, ACTH, the adrenal cortex, cortisol
19.

The anterior pituitary releases the following hormone in response to stress/stimulation from the hypothalamus
- A.
  
  ACTH
- B.
  
  CRH
- C.
  
  GnRH
- D.
  
  ADH
20.

The locus cerellus is a primary site of catecholamine production
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The following may be effects of excessive stress, excessive cortisol levels, or cushings disorder
- A.
  
  Moon face
- B.
  
  Poor wound healing
- C.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- D.
  
  Buffalo hump
- E.
  
  Decreased inflammation response
22.

Negative consequences of long term stress include
- A.
  
  Thymic atrophy
- B.
  
  Nitrogen imbalance
- C.
  
  Increased muscle mass
- D.
  
  Cardiac wear and tear
- E.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- F.
  
  Hyperglycemia