Question 1

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ciliary muscles of the eye are influenced by the sympathetic system alone, and the sweat glands and blood glucose are influenced by the parasympathetic system alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the reasons that the lie detector test is not infallible and is viewed with caution is that people can control their nervousness, thereby affecting their:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin levels.
B)  galvanic skin response.
C)  trophotropic response.
D)  cortisol levels.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The reticular activating system (RAS)needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

The exit point from the body for unusable food substances is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus.
B)  anal opening.
C)  small intestine.
D)  large intestine.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Stress may alter peristalsis of the small and large intestines necessary for the transport of food substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The system that produces emotions, which is also known as the "seat of emotions," is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  cardiovascular system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

_____ regulate the metabolism of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mineralocorticoids
B)  Vasopressors
C)  Glucocorticoids
D)  PhagocytesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscles.
B)  ligaments.
C)  internal muscles.
D)  large muscles.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

_____ regulate the balance between sodium and potassium.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasopressors
B)  Glucocorticoids
C)  Mineralocorticoids
D)  PhagocytesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sympathetic nervous system
B)  The parasympathetic nervous system
C)  The endocrine system
D)  The reticular activating systemE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The cerebral cortex is also called the gray matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A relatively frail person lifting a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of the power of the fight-or-flight response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the human digestive system, food from the stomach passes into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  colon.
B)  liver.
C)  small intestine.
D)  large intestine.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate
B)  Blood pressure
C)  Muscle contraction
D)  Respiratory rateE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

When measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin.
B)  vasopressin (ADH) .
C)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) .
D)  thyroxin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart. This damage is irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  medulla oblongata.
D)  pons.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 2: Stress Psychophysiology

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

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The ciliary muscles of the eye are influenced by the sympathetic system alone, and the sweat glands and blood glucose are influenced by the parasympathetic system alone.

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One of the reasons that the lie detector test is not infallible and is viewed with caution is that people can control their nervousness, thereby affecting their:

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The reticular activating system (RAS)needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

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The exit point from the body for unusable food substances is called the:

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Stress may alter peristalsis of the small and large intestines necessary for the transport of food substances.

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The system that produces emotions, which is also known as the "seat of emotions," is called the:

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_____ regulate the metabolism of glucose.

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Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called:

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_____ regulate the balance between sodium and potassium.

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Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy?

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The cerebral cortex is also called the gray matter.

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A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension.

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A relatively frail person lifting a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of the power of the fight-or-flight response.

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In the human digestive system, food from the stomach passes into the:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function?

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When measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic reading.

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The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is:

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Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart. This damage is irreversible.

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The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the:

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