Stress
Understanding Stress and Its Hormonal Responses
Test your knowledge about the body's response to stress and the hormones involved! This quiz covers key concepts about the adrenal glands, catecholamines, glucocorticoids, and more.
- Learn about the different hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla and cortex.
- Discover how stress impacts our physiology and mental state.
- Challenge yourself with questions on the role of different brain areas in stress response.
What does the adrenal medulla secrete
Glucocorticoids
Androgens
Catecholamines
Leptin
What does the adrenal cortex secrete
Catecholamines
Androgens
Glucocorticoids
Leptin
What are examples of catecholamines
Epinephrine + Norepinephrine
Testosterone + Oestrogen
Cortisol + Leptin
Serotonin + Dopamine
Beta blockers are used to treat anxiety
TRUE
FALSE
Glucocorticoids do what?
Stimulate respiration
Stimulate glucose production
Suppress insulin
Stimulate glycogenolysis
What is hormone secretion regulated by?
By-products + negative feedback of stress hormones
Heartbeat + Blood pressure
Glucose levels
Sleep
Which area of the brain terminates the stress response?
Pre-frontal cortex
Hippocampus
Pituitary gland
Brain stem
What is unique of the stress response in primates?
Involves CRF
Can experience chronic stress
Can be triggered via anticipation
It is cyclical
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