Phases/characteristics of "GAS": Resistance phase Correct Ans-body tries to return to
homeostatis, but isn't able to
adapatation resources are mobilized to combat stressor and body maintains a higher level of
resistance
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SOLUTIONS
Phases/characteristics of "GAS": exhaustion phase Correct Ans-allostatic load-wear and
tear on the body caused by the prolonged stress response
body runs out of adaptation energy stores for adjusting to stressor, and resistance drops
below normal
Alarm phase: autonomic nervous system Correct Ans-prepares the body for action,
regulates part of the body that we don't think about (breathing, heart)
Alarm phase: sympathetic nervous system Correct Ans-energies the body for fight or flight
by signaling the release of several stress hormones
Alarm phase: parasympathetic nervous system Correct Ans-slows systems stimulated by
the stress response (counteracts the actions of sympathetic branch)
Alarm phase: hypothalamus Correct Ans-functions as the control center of the sympathetic
nervous system and determines overall reaction to stressor
Alarm phase: epinephrine Correct Ans-adrenaline
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SOLUTIONS
Alarm phase: cortisol Correct Ans-hormone that makes stored nutrients more readily
available to meet energy demands
Dimensions of health Correct Ans-Physical, social, intellectual, emotion, spiritual,
environmental health
Physical health Correct Ans-body size & shape, physical fitness, responses, how easily you
get sick
social health Correct Ans-ability to have a broad social network and maintain satisfying
relationships
intellectual health Correct Ans-ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze
emotion health Correct Ans-feeling competent- being able to express emotions, self-
esteem
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SOLUTIONS
spiritual health Correct Ans-meaning and purpose in life
environmental health Correct Ans-understand how the health of the environment helps
and affects you
prevention Correct Ans-the action of stopping something from happening or arising
purpose/goals of the "Healthy People" document Correct Ans-1. longer lives free of
preventable diseases
2. health equity, eliminate disparities, improve health of all groups
3. create social and physical environments that promote health
4. promote quality of life and healthy behaviors
self esteem Correct Ans-sense of self-respect or self-worth
self efficency Correct Ans-belief in one's own ability to perform a task successfully
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