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Name the 3 stages of GAS
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1. Alarm Reaction
2. Resistance 3. Exhaustion |
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What does HPA Stand for?
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Hypothalamic pituitary adrenocortical axis
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What branches does the ANS divide into?
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1. Sympathetic branch
2. Para-sympathetic branch |
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What is the word for the space between sympathetic and parasympathetic?
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Homeostasis
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What long term illnesses/diseases can be caused from stress?
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CHD, Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma
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Name the hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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ACTH
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When stimulated, what chemicals does the adrenal cortex produce?
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Adrenaline, Noradrenaline
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Who carried out a study on stress related cardiovascular disorders?
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Friedman & Rosenman
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How old were the men who took part in the study of stress related cardiovascular disorders?
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Between 39 and 59 years old
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Who developed the theory of GAS
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Hans Selye
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