Stress and Health- Practice Exam Questions And Answers 2022

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Stress and Health- Practice Exam Questions And Answers 2022 Stress is the body's automatic physical reaction to real or imagined forces. - Correct Answer- True What are the key signs of stress a... ffecting mental health? - Correct Answer- If one has a constant state of alertness and anxiety, then they may have stress that is affecting their mental health. In many cases, due to the prolonged exposure to stress, the fight-or-flight response has been on for too long, leading to exhaustion due to increased levels of hormones, which may lead to depression. Stress can affect the circulatory system by causing headaches, heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. - Correct Answer- True Stress has an effect on every system of the body. - Correct Answer- True Compare and contrast eustress with distress. - Correct Answer- Eustress gives people bursts of energy when something exciting happens. It is a short-term effect, where distress can be either short-term or long-term, depending on the duration of exposure to the stressor. Eustress is positive and motivational and inspires individuals to get things done. Distress can be chronic and negative, especially in instances of physical or mental trauma. Distress usually occurs when disruptions are made to a normal routine. Change in diet, sleep patterns, and routine are all __________ signs of stress. A. physical B. emotional C. cognitive D. behavioral - Correct Answer- D. behavioral What are the features of general adaptation syndrome? - Correct Answer- The three steps in the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Alarm is the fight-or-flight response. Your hormones surge, breathing becomes rapid and shallow, glucose is released, your heart rate increases, and your pupils dilate. The second part is resistance, which includes either fighting, where a stressor is taken head on, or flight, where a stressor is avoided. It includes how your body uses stored energy, hormones, minerals, and glucose to react. The final stage is exhaustion, also known as burn out. After prolonged stress, exhaustion kicks in and the ability to manage stress becomes low. At this point, the system of the body can become compromised due to prolonged exposure to the hormones involved with stress. CONTINUES....... [Show More]

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