WorksheetsUnit 8 Stress
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4mins
Indicate examples of arousal controlled by your SYMPATHETIC nervous system. [Mark ALL 3 that apply]
the body sweats
digestion is activated
breathing increases
heart rate accelerates
Indicate examples of arousal controlled by your PARASYMPATHETIC nervous system. [Mark ALL 3 that apply]
body begins to sweat
digestion is activated
breathing decreases
heart rate slows down
The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is how your body responds to
stress
anger
emotion
pain
During stress, you are most likely to get sick during which stage?
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
These are white blood cells that help protect your immune system.
lymphocytes
lesions
pons
lettuce
You're more likely to have a heart attack if you have a ______________ personality
Type A
Type B
This is the leading cause of death in the United States.
coronary heart disease
suicide
murder/homicide
car accidents
During this stage of GAS, your SYMPATHETIC nervous system is activated.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
During this stage of GAS, your body BEGINS USING all of its resources to COMBAT STRESS.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
Telomeres can be damaged by
stress
lettuce
exercise
During this stage of stress, your body reserves begin to RUN OUT and you become more VULNERABLE to illness.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
This is the "cuddle hormone." It is released when people snuggle together or socially bond.
oxytocin
ghrelin
leptin
melatonin
When dealing with stress, who is more likely to have a TEND-AND-BEFRIEND response?
men
women
In times of stress, people seek to provide and/or receive support from others. This is known as
the tend-and-befriend response
general adaptation syndrome
exhaustion
pessimism
T/F: Surgical wounds heal more slowly in stressed humans.
True
False
G.A.S. stands for
General Adaptation Syndrome
Goal After Shot
Gas And Stuff
General Andrew Sherman
