chapter 14 - test 2

Question 1

psychoneuroimmunology

Answer 1

the interactions among behavioral, neuroendocrine, and immunological processes of adaptation

Question 2

immune systems main function

Answer 2

the surveillance system of the body

distinguish between what is “self” and what is “foreign” and then to attack and rid body of foreign invaders

Question 3

how can we assess how well the immune system is functioning?

Answer 3

examining the activation, proliferation, transformation, and cytotoxicity of cells

Question 4

what are autoimmune disorders?

Answer 4

when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, falsely identifying them as invaders

Question 5

nearly 80% of people who have autoimmune disorders are ______

Answer 5

women

Question 6

what is a possible hypothesis as to why women suffer from autoimmunity at larger rates than men?

Answer 6

hormonal changes

testosterone may help protect against autoimmune disorders

pregnancy

Question 7

negative affect and immune functioning

Answer 7

stress may compromise immune functioning because it increases negative emotions that accompany depression or anxiety

Question 8

marital conflict and immune functioning

Answer 8

marital disruption and conflict is tied to adverse changes in immunity

Question 9

AIDS

Answer 9

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

Question 10

HIV

Answer 10

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 11

what is the difference between AIDS and HIV?

Answer 11

HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system and AIDS is a condition that can happen as a result of an HIV infection when your immune system is weakened

Question 12

post traumatic growth

Answer 12

some cancer patients report that their lives have been made better in important ways since cancer

Question 13

negative emotions, such as depression or anxiety, can compromise _________.

Answer 13

immune functioning