chapter 10 test 4 Flashcards
any physcial or psychological event or condition that produces physical and emotional reactions
stressor
The physical and emotional reaction to a stressor
stress response
the general physical and emotional state that accompanies the stress response
stress
the branch of the nervous system and that controls basic body processes; consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
autonomic nervous system
a division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by almost instantly accelerating body processes
parasympathetic division
a division of the autonimic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by almost instantly acceleratting body processes
norepinephrine
the system of glands, tissues, and cells that secretes hormones into the bloodstream to influence metabolism and other body processes
endocrine system
a chemical messenger produced in the body and transported in the bloodstream to targeted cells or organs for specific regulation of their activities
hormone
a steroid hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; also called adrenaline
epinphrine
brain secretions that have pain inhibiting effects
endorphin
a defense reaction that prepares a person for conflict or escape by triggering hormonal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other changes
Fight-or -flight reaction
a state of stability and consistency in a persons physiological functioning
homeostasis
the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information, largely under our conscious control
somatic nervous system
the sum of behavioral, cognitive and emotions tendencies
personality
a pattern of stress responses consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
stress resulting form a pleasant stressor
eustress
stress resulting from an unpleasant stressor
distress
The long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body
allostatic load
A physiological state characterized by a feeling of warmth and quiet mental alertness
relaxation response
a mood disorder characterized by loss of interest, sadness, hopelessness, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, and other physical symptoms
depression
