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Unit 8 Stress

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

Indicate examples of arousal controlled by your SYMPATHETIC nervous system. [Mark ALL 3 that apply]

a)

the body sweats

b)

digestion is activated

c)

breathing increases

d)

heart rate accelerates

2.

Indicate examples of arousal controlled by your PARASYMPATHETIC nervous system. [Mark ALL 3 that apply]

a)

body begins to sweat

b)

digestion is activated

c)

breathing decreases

d)

heart rate slows down

3.

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is how your body responds to

a)

stress

b)

anger

c)

emotion

d)

pain

4.

During stress, you are most likely to get sick during which stage?

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

5.

These are white blood cells that help protect your immune system.

a)

lymphocytes

b)

lesions

c)

pons

d)

lettuce

6.

You're more likely to have a heart attack if you have a ______________ personality

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

7.

This is the leading cause of death in the United States.

a)

coronary heart disease

b)

suicide

c)

murder/homicide

d)

car accidents

8.

During this stage of GAS, your SYMPATHETIC nervous system is activated.

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

9.

During this stage of GAS, your body BEGINS USING all of its resources to COMBAT STRESS.

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

10.

Telomeres can be damaged by

a)

stress

b)

lettuce

c)

exercise

11.

During this stage of stress, your body reserves begin to RUN OUT and you become more VULNERABLE to illness.

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

12.

This is the "cuddle hormone." It is released when people snuggle together or socially bond.

a)

oxytocin

b)

ghrelin

c)

leptin

d)

melatonin

13.

When dealing with stress, who is more likely to have a TEND-AND-BEFRIEND response?

a)

men

b)

women

14.

In times of stress, people seek to provide and/or receive support from others. This is known as

a)

the tend-and-befriend response

b)

general adaptation syndrome

c)

exhaustion

d)

pessimism

15.

T/F: Surgical wounds heal more slowly in stressed humans.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

G.A.S. stands for

a)

General Adaptation Syndrome

b)

Goal After Shot

c)

Gas And Stuff

d)

General Andrew Sherman