Term
| What are the 3 phases of GAS |
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Definition
Alarm reaction
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage |
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Term
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Definition
Increase in the following:
hormone levels
Blood volume
Blood glucose level
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Heart rate
Blood flow to muscles
Oxygen intake
Mental alertness |
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Term
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Definition
The body stabilizes and returns to normal including:
Hormone levels
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Cardiac output |
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Term
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Definition
Occurs when stress response is chronically elevated.
Can cause physiological problems such as:
Chronic hypertension
Depression
Sleep deprivation
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Autoimmune disorders |
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Term
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Definition
| Occurs when the body is no longer to resist the stressor and has depleted the energy necessary to maintain adaptation. |
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Term
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Definition
Releases corticotrophins(CRH)
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Pituitary |
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Term
| (Alarm) Posterior Pituitary |
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Definition
Increase ADH
Increase water reabsorption
Decrease urine output |
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