What is the most important level of analysis? ALL: •social •individual •organ systems •cellular
Our memories are shaped by our mood states, beliefs, knowledge, and our expectations. This is why they are subject to change. True
The sympathetic nervous system that controls the "Fight or Fli...
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What is the most important level of analysis? ✅ALL:
•social
•individual
•organ systems
•cellular
Our memories are shaped by our mood states, beliefs, knowledge, and our
expectations. This is why they are subject to change. ✅True
The sympathetic nervous system that controls the "Fight or Flight" response is a branch
off of the __________ nervous system. ✅Autonomic
What are some of the functions of the sympathetic nervous system? ✅-inhibit
salivation
-inhibit tears
-increase respiration
The ____________ and ___________ are two parts of the brain that are intimately tied
with the "Fight or Flight" response. ✅Reticular formation... limbic system
Which part of the brain transmits information to the basal ganglia, controlling voluntary
movement? ✅Substantia nigra
Through which specific part of the brain is sensory information, like the pain in your foot
when stepping on something sharp, filtered and processed? ✅Thalamus
When the sympathetic nervous system is activated it completely shuts off the
parasympathetic system. ✅False
Functions of the Hypothalamus ✅•controlling circadian rhythm
•monitoring the blood nutrient level & blood volume
•telling us to eat or drink
What structure(s) is NOT vital in understanding our responses to stress? ✅Basal
ganglia
In the presence of real or perceived danger, what is responsible for integrating the fight-
or-flight reaction? ✅Limbic system
, The preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic branch release _______________
while the preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic branch release _______________.
✅Acetylcholine, acetylcholine
Which of these is NOT an effect of the parasympathetic nervous system? ✅Dilation of
the pupils
-salivary gland excitation
-pupil dilation
-penile erection
Which of the following highlights a main difference between epinephrine and
norepinephrine? ✅Previous research suggests that epinephrine plays a greater role in
mental stressors (i.e. mental math) and norepinephrine plays a greater role in physical
stressors (i.e. physical exercise)
What is the order of the Sympathetic-Adrenal-Medulla (SAM) Axis? ✅Hypothalamus --
> sympathetic NS --> adrenal medulla --> epinephrine & norepinephrine
What is the order of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal(HPA)Axis? ✅Hypothalamus --
> pituitary gland --> adrenal cortex --> glucocorticoids
True or False: ACTH is released by the anterior pituitary and is responsible for
stimulating the adrenal medulla to release glucocorticoids. ✅False
McEwen mentions the ______________ as the most vulnerable links in the regulation
of the HPA axis and cognition. ✅Hippocampus
McEwen says that _____________________ are emotions that can contribute to
allostatic load. They result in allostatic load because ______________. ✅Anticipatory
anxiety & worry... they increase corticotropin, cortisol, and epinephrine
McEwen defined chronic stress as _______________ and their health effects may be
made worse by _______________. ✅The cumulative load of minor, day to day
stresses......tobacco, excessive alcohol, a rich diet
Read "implications of allostatic load in human society". What health condition was
mentioned as a sensitive indicator of job stress? ✅Hypertension
McEwen names the two factors which primarily determine the individual's response to
potentially stressful situations. What are they? ✅1. the way someone "perceives" a
situation
2. behavioral & lifestyle choices
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