Question 1

Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   hypertension.
B)   tension headache.
C)   diabetes mellitus.
D)   blindness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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A)   pain blockers.
B)   cerebral function depressors.
C)   stimulators of increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin.
D)   an enhancer of the immune response.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The stress response involves the integrated action of the:
1)  hypothalamus.
2)  hypophysis.
3)  sympathetic nervous system.
4)  adrenal glands.

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A)   1, 3
B)   2, 3
C)   1, 2, 4
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

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A)   alarm stage.
B)   resistance stage.
C)   stage of exhaustion.
D)   maladaptive stage.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

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A)   Increasing anger during an argument
B)   Writing a final examination
C)   Fear about a medical diagnosis
D)   Internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accidentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

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A)   fight or flight.
B)   compensate or compromise.
C)   restrain or release.
D)   avoid and flee.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 7

A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:

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A)   stress ulcers.
B)   delayed tissue healing.
C)   posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  .
D)   cancer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from:
1)  glycogenesis.
2)  bronchodilation.
3)  vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
4)  decreased metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2
B)   2, 3
C)   2, 4
D)   3, 4E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

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A)   The presence of several stressors at the same time
B)   Past experiences
C)   Lack of effective coping mechanisms
D)   A, B, and CE) All of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 10

Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

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A)   a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body.
B)   the development of decompensated acidosis.
C)   prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia.
D)   the supply of hormones having been exhausted.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Exam 26: Stress and Associated Problems

Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

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During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1) hypothalamus. 2) hypophysis. 3) sympathetic nervous system. 4) adrenal glands.

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Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

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In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

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Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

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A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:

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Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1) glycogenesis. 2) bronchodilation. 3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 4) decreased metabolic rate.

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Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

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Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

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Exam 26: Stress and Associated Problems

Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

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During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1) hypothalamus. 2) hypophysis. 3) sympathetic nervous system. 4) adrenal glands.

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Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

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In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

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Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

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A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:

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Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1) glycogenesis. 2) bronchodilation. 3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 4) decreased metabolic rate.

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Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

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Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

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