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What is homeostasis? |
A tendency of biological systems to maintain a stable environment by continually adjusting to changes needed for survival what |
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What does “stasis” mean? |
A static or balanced state |
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Another name for homeostasis |
Equilibrium |
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Finish the sentence: Wellness is maintained or regained…. |
At least in part when one is able to keep a sense of balance while adapting to factors that can upset the balance |
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Name the factors that can upset the balance |
Socialization Education Mental and physical stress Satisfaction and Rewards |
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What is the most crucial factor that can increase stress |
Change |
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When does stress occurs? |
When the body’s equilibrium is disturbed |
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Define stress |
The sum of biologic reactions that takes place in response to any stressor (adverse stimulus) |
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What is adaptation? |
Response to change |
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Name the parts of the body that works to adjust, adapt and maintain equilibrium |
Central nervous system Autonomic nervous system Endocrine system |
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Name the parts of the central nervous system that respond to stress |
Brain and spinal cord The cortex communicates with the midbrain and the brainstem which contains many of the structures involved in adaptation and maintenance of physiological functions |
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Role of the hypothalamus |
Regulates the autonomic nervous system and the secretion of hormones by the endocrine system |
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How does the body deals with stress? |
It secretes hormones |
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How can stress cause diseases? |
By faulty adaptation/maladaptation by the body |
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What is a general adaptation syndrome GAS |
Illness that occurs due to long term exposure to stress |
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Name the stages of general adaptation syndrome |
Alarm stage Resistance stage Exhaustion |
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Explain the alarm stage |
Hormone release mobilizes the body’s defense and can cause a rise in temperature, loss of energy and decrease appetite |
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Explain the resistance stage |
The body is battling for equilibrium If this becomes excessive or prolonged the response becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition occurs whic may be a stress related disease |
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Name the stress-related diseases? |
Headache Asthma Low back pain Hypertension Sexual dysfunction Crohn disease Eating disorders Infection Gastritis Ulcerative colitis |
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Explain the exhaustion stage |
The stressor is severe enough or is present for a long time to deplete the body’s resources for adaptation- critical illness or death can occur |
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Name the stressors that can cause general adaptation syndrome |
Trauma Burns Severe cold Infection Emotional upset |
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What is local adaptation syndrome? |
Stress occurs within a single organ |
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A stressor can be helpful or harmful on a person depending on what factors? |
Perception of stress Degree of health and fitness Previous life experience and personality Available social support system Personal coping mechanisms |
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How does coping mechanisms helps with stress? |
Helps us to resist and master stressors |
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Name the type of coping responses |
Action or thoughts that change the situation so it’s no longer stressful Alteration of thought to control the meaning of the situation before it triggers a stress response Control of thoughts and actions to stop a stress reaction |
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Name the stress reduction techniques |
Progressive relaxation Imagery Massage Bio feedback Yoga Meditation Exercise |
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Which hormone is released by exercise? |
Endorphins |
