Chapter 18: Stress & Anxiety Flashcards
Stress
A physiological reaction caused by the perception of aversive or threatening situations
True or false: You can be stressed and not stressed at the same time.
False: Stress is physiological
Fight or flight or freeze system
Sympathetic nervous system
SAM system releases ______ and ______
epinephrine; norepinephrine
The release of catecholamine stress hormones is under the control of the ____ system
SAM
The HPA axis controls ________
glucocorticoids
____ is a type of glucocorticoid that marks whether you’re stressed or not.
Cortisol
Glucocorticoids
Stress-related hormones that have big effects on glucose metabolism
Some elements of stress response produced by the release of ____ by neurons in the brain
CRH
Most of the harmful effects of stress are produced by __________
prolonged secretion of glucocorticoids
Symptoms of chronic stress:
increased blood pressure, damage to muscle tissue, etc.
True or false: Long term exposure to glucocorticoids can even lead to permanent brain damage.
True
Prenatal stress interferes with normal development of the _______, causing long-lasting malfunctions in learning and memory.
hippocampus
What protects people from stress?
Resilience
How to build up resilience…
Protective hormones
Controlled exposure to stress-related stimuli
Early life nurturing experiences
