General adaptation syndrome quiz

Regulatory functions of cortisol

• immunoregulation

• Regulates blood pressure

• Mobilizes amino acids and lipids into the plasma from cellular origins

The hormone released from the hypothalamus in response to stressful stimulus

Corticotropin releasing hormone

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

• is a mechanism to maintain homeostasis under stress

• Resets the levels of controlled conditions in the body in response to stress

• Is part of the sympathetic (fight or flight) response

The hormones secreted from the adrenal MEDULLA complement the actin of the

Sympathetic nervous system

During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome does the body experience adrenal exhaustion

Exhaustion

Which physiologic term is used for converting proteins and fats into glucose?

Gluconeogenesis

The general adaptation syndrome is activated by the

Hypothalamus

The neurotransmitter released by the postganglionic neuron in the sympathetic nervous system is called

Norepinephrine

What are some long term effects of cortisol on the body

• reproduction is depressed

• Suppressed immune system

Down regulation of receptors on the surface of a cell occurs during the ___ phase of the general adaptation syndrome

Resistance

The target tissue of ACTH is the

Cortex of the adrenal gland

Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland during the general adaptation syndrome

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is there an onset of clinically detectable disease state

Exhaustion

SYMPATHETIC stimulation of the iris of the eye causes

Pupillary dilation

What is NOT part of the general adaptation syndrome

Relaxation