In which of the following disorders is stress NOT considered to be an exacerbating factor?
Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from:
3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera
In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?
internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident
During the stress response, glucocorticoids assist in:
increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure
Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:
prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia
Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:
stage of exhaustion
The stress response involves the integrated action of the:
3. sympathetic nervous system
4. adrenal glands
A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)