Response to Stress

yes

Can stress be psychological or physical?

Kidneys

Adrenal glands are located adjacent to the _________.

Adrenal medulla

In an adrenal gland, the name of the inner part is called?

adrenal cortex

In an adrenal gland, the name of the outer part is called?

Medulla

What part of the adrenal gland is used for short term stress

Cortex

What part of the adrenal gland is used for long term stress?

General Adaptation Syndrome

What does GAS stand for?

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norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter for the sympathetic nerves

epinephrine

Neurotransmitter for the Adrenal Medulla

Adrenal medulla

Is the image of adrenal medulla or adrenal cortex?

cortisol

The adrenal cortex synthesizes and secretes _______________. (in times of stress)

Glucocorticoids

A corticosteroid that includes the hormone: Cortisol

Mineralocorticoids

A corticosteroid that includes the hormone:

aldosterone

Cortical sex hormones

A corticosteroid that includes the hormone:

Androgens

Adrenal cortex

Where are corticosteroids released from?

CRH

Stressful stimuli will cause the hypothalamus to secrete a hormone called?

Anterior pituitary gland

CRH will stimulate what part?

ACTH

When the anterior pituitary is stimulated, it secretes? (in times of stress)

cortisol

ACTH stimulates the release of ______________.

raise

Function of cortisol (long-term, slow response to stress) Choose the best option in the ():

(raise/lower) the blood glucose levels through the breakdown of fats and proteins

suppress

Function of cortisol (long-term, slow response to stress) Choose the best option in the ():

(amplify/suppress) immune responses

Inhibit

Function of cortisol (long-term, slow response to stress) Choose the best option in the ():

(assist/inhibit) the inflammatory response

glucocorticoids

What type of corticosteroid is released during intense physical exercise?

H2O

Mineralocorticoids maintain electrolyte balance by:
1. retention of Na+ and ___ by kidneys

Increased

Mineralocorticoids maintain electrolyte balance by:

2. (increased/decreased) blood volume and pressure.