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Stress and Health Answers

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Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea.

A
T
B
F
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The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
loss of memory
B
loss of concentration
C
poor judgment
D
isolation
3

Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?

A
Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors.
B
Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms.
C
Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.
D
Stress can affect the mind and the body.
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Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system?

A
Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.
B
Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders.
C
Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets.
D
Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia.
5

Stress is __________.

A
positive or negative, depending on circumstances
B
a body's automatic physical response
C
a negative reaction to outside influences
D
A and B only
6

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
7

Illness is considered a behavioral stressor.

A
T
B
F
8

A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________.

A
diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation
B
elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers
C
elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
D
diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers
9

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.

A
alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
B
instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight
C
depression, shallow breathing, and fight
D
none of the above
10

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
depression
B
constipation
C
increased energy level
D
headache
11

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.

A
alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
B
instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight
C
depression, shallow breathing, and fight
D
none of the above
12

A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________.

A
diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation
B
elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers
C
elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
D
diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers
13

Stress is __________.

A
positive or negative, depending on circumstances
B
a body's automatic physical response
C
a negative reaction to outside influences
D
A and B only
14

The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
loss of memory
B
loss of concentration
C
poor judgment
D
isolation
15

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

A
chest pain
B
mood swings
C
irritability
D
restlessness
16

Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?

A
pituitary
B
adrenal
C
pancreas
D
hypothalamus
17

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
18

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
depression
B
constipation
C
increased energy level
D
headache
19

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

A
chest pain
B
mood swings
C
irritability
D
restlessness
20

Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?

A
Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors.
B
Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms.
C
Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.
D
Stress can affect the mind and the body.

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