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pencil for our…
POP QUIZ!!!!
REMEMBER: This is our second graded
assignment of the 9 weeks. You will
need to do your best so that you don’t
start to get behind in this class!!!
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What is the medical term for stomach
acid?
Explain the difference between Beta-,
Alpha-, and Gamma endorphins.
Name the chemical substance of the
central nervous system that inhibits
neurons in the brain and nicotine
dependence.
Ethanol is a type of _________ that is
a potent central nervous system
depressant.
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Stress: the response of the body to the demands
of daily living
Symptoms
• Frequent stomach upsets
• Trouble sleeping
• Feeling tired all of the
time
• Feeling burned-out at
school
• Frequent migraine or
tension headaches
• Being impatient with other
people
Stressor: a source or cause of
stress
General adaptation syndrome
(GAS): a series of changes that
occur in the body when stress
occurs. There are three stages.
1.) Alarm stage: first stage in which adrenaline is
secreted into the bloodstream
Adrenaline: a hormone that prepares the body for
quick action
Resistance stage: the second stage of the
GAS when the body attempts to return to
normal. Adrenaline is no longer secreted.
Heart rate and blood pressure decrease.
Digestion begins again. The muscles relax
and respiration returns to normal.
Exhaustion stage: the third stage of the
GAS in which wear and tear on the body
increases the risk of diseases and
accidents. This stage of the GAS is usually
not experienced if people know how to
manage stress
Eustress:
a healthful response to a stressor
Distress:
a harmful response to a stressor
What are some
examples?
Stress Management Skills: techniques to
cope with the body changes produced by
stress, helps prevent the exhaustion stage
of GAS, helps your body return to its
normal state.
If you feel like this…
what should you do?