Question 1

The system that is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  autonomic nervous system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The network of nerves that connects the mind and the body is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  autonomic nervous system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin.
B)  oxytocin.
C)  hippocampus.
D)  thyrotropic hormone.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

During stress,the surface temperature of the skin increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrotropic hormone
B)  thyrotropic hormone releasing factor
C)  adrenocorticotropic hormone
D)  corticotropin releasing factorE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

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)  autonomic nervous system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Muscles attached to the bone are called

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle.
B)  bone muscle.
C)  skeletal muscle.
D)  large muscle.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance,temperature,and width of blood vessels is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  autonomic nervous system.
D)  reticular activating system.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The cerebral cortex is also called the gray matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

An endocrine gland that secretes the hormone thyroxin that is involved in the stress reaction is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland.
B)  endocrine gland.
C)  adrenal gland.
D)  thyroid gland.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_______________ regulates the balance between sodium and potassium.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortisol
B)  Glucocorticoids
C)  Mineralocorticoid
D)  GluconeogenesisE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Stress causes the heart to increase its force of contraction and pump out more blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stress can even contribute to increased acne.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Blood vessels constriction is a function of smooth muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What activates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticoid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrotropic hormone releasing factor
B)  thyrotropic hormone
C)  adrenocorticotropic hormone
D)  corticotropin releasing factorE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Food goes from the stomach into the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is released by the hypothalamus and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrotropic hormone releasing factor
B)  thyrotropic hormone
C)  vasopressin
D)  corticotropin releasing factorE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

We cannot control our physiology or cause ourselves to become ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 2: Stress Psychophysiology

The system that is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions is called the

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The network of nerves that connects the mind and the body is called the

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The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the

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During stress,the surface temperature of the skin increases.

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What stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroxin?

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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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Muscles attached to the bone are called

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The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance,temperature,and width of blood vessels is called the

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The cerebral cortex is also called the gray matter.

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An endocrine gland that secretes the hormone thyroxin that is involved in the stress reaction is called the

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Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid.

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

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_______________ regulates the balance between sodium and potassium.

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Stress causes the heart to increase its force of contraction and pump out more blood.

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Stress can even contribute to increased acne.

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Blood vessels constriction is a function of smooth muscle tissue.

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What activates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticoid hormones?

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Food goes from the stomach into the

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We cannot control our physiology or cause ourselves to become ill.

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