Question 1

The reticular activating system (RAS)is the part of the brain where the world outside,and thoughts and feelings inside,meet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy is called the

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A)  sympathetic nervous system.
B)  parasympathetic nervous system.
C)  autonomic nervous system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the

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A)  cerebral cortex.
B)  subcortex.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  limbic cortex.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the

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A)  cerebellum.
B)  medulla oblongata.
C)  thalamus.
D)  hippocampus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called

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A)  smooth muscle.
B)  organ muscle.
C)  internal muscle.
D)  large muscle.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

When you encounter a stressor,the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to

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A)  increase heart rate.
B)  dilate pupils.
C)  dilate coronary arteries.
D)  do all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What are the two major components of the brain?

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A)  thalamus and hypothalamus
B)  cerebellum and pons
C)  cerebral cortex and subcortex
D)  limbic cortex and cerebral cortexE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Brain cells destroyed by prolonged stress can regenerate themselves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A relatively frail person pulling a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of fight-or-flight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin
B)  vasopressin
C)  adrenocorticotropic hormone
D)  thyroxinE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart.This damage is irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Total cholesterol between 200 and 239 is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  high.
B)  borderline high.
C)  low.
D)  dangerous.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Aldosterone is the primary mineral corticoid and is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in blood volume.
B)  water retention.
C)  an increase in blood pressure.
D)  all of these.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The hormonal increase of oxytocin and estrogen during the stress response

Accepted Answer

A)  initiates the fight-or-flight response.
B)  initiates the tend-and-befriend response.
C)  initiates the electrical response.
D)  does all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum.
B)  pons.
C)  thalamus.
D)  medulla oblongata.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

High cortisol levels that do not decline during the day have been found in

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD sufferers.
B)  people with depression.
C)  Holocaust survivors.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 2: Stress Psychophysiology

Aldosterone is the primary mineral corticoid and is responsible for

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The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is

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Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.

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Part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the

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The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy is called the

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The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the

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The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the

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Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called

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High cortisol levels that do not decline during the day have been found in

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The hormonal increase of oxytocin and estrogen during the stress response

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Brain cells destroyed by prolonged stress can regenerate themselves.

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Total cholesterol between 200 and 239 is considered

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Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart.This damage is irreversible.

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The reticular activating system (RAS)is the part of the brain where the world outside,and thoughts and feelings inside,meet.

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What are the two major components of the brain?

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A relatively frail person pulling a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of fight-or-flight.

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When you encounter a stressor,the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to

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Aldosterone is the primary mineral corticoid and is responsible for

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The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is

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Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.

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Part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the

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The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy is called the

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The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the

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The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the

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Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called

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High cortisol levels that do not decline during the day have been found in

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The hormonal increase of oxytocin and estrogen during the stress response

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Brain cells destroyed by prolonged stress can regenerate themselves.

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Total cholesterol between 200 and 239 is considered

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Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart.This damage is irreversible.

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The reticular activating system (RAS)is the part of the brain where the world outside,and thoughts and feelings inside,meet.

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What are the two major components of the brain?

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A relatively frail person pulling a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of fight-or-flight.

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When you encounter a stressor,the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to

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