Lesson 4.3.7.1
4.3.7.1 The physiology of stress Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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What are the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome in order?
- Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
- Resistance, alarm, recovery
- Alarm, recovery, dormancy
- Exhaustion, alarm, resistance
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What occurs during the final exhaustion stage of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome?
- Depletion of resources
- Increased alarm reaction
- Peak glycogen storage
- Resistance activation
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Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland to stimulate the HPA axis?
- Cortisol
- CRH
- ACTH
- Adrenaline
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What primary physiological function does cortisol perform during chronic stress?
- Mobilises blood glucose
- Restores glycogen stores
- Lowers heart rate
- Suppresses adrenaline
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Which physiological pathway produces the immediate fight-or-flight response to acute stress?
- Parasympathetic pathway
- Sympathomedullary pathway
- HPA axis
- Somatic nervous system
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In the sympathomedullary pathway, what is released from the adrenal medulla?
- Insulin and glucagon
- ACTH and oxytocin
- Adrenaline and noradrenaline
- Cortisol and aldosterone
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An immediate increase in heart rate during a sudden threat is mediated by which pathway?
- HPA axis
- Cortisol pathway
- Endocrine system
- Sympathomedullary pathway
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Developing frequent illnesses following weeks of chronic exam stress illustrates which stage of GAS?
- Homeostatic stage
- Resistance stage
- Alarm reaction
- Exhaustion stage
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Why is Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome model criticised for lacking generalisability to humans?
- Ignores physical stressors
- Tested on adults
- Lacks physiological measures
- Based on animals
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Which stress response system culminates in the secretion of cortisol?
- Autonomic pathway
- Parasympathetic system
- HPA system
- SAM pathway
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Which biological pathway produces cortisol during extended stress?
- Parasympathetic system
- HPA system
- SAM pathway
- Somatic system
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Which hormone is primarily released by the sympathomedullary pathway during acute stress?
- Cortisol
- Oestrogen
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
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What effect does prolonged high cortisol release have on immune system function?
- Hyperactivity
- Immunosuppression
- No effect
- Immunoenhancement
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In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the second stage of stress?
- Alarm stage
- Resistance stage
- Exhaustion stage
- Recovery stage
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Which hormone maintains glucose supply to the bloodstream during prolonged stress?
- Cortisol
- Melatonin
- Oxytocin
- Adrenaline
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated during alarm reaction?
- Parasympathetic
- Sympathetic
- Central
- Somatic
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Which hormone is produced by the adrenal medulla in the sympathomedullary pathway and increases heart rate?
- Cortisol
- Adrenaline
- Ghrelin
- Insulin
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How does the sympathomedullary pathway compare to the HPA axis in speed?
- SAM is faster
- SAM is slower
- Both equal speed
- HPA is faster
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In General Adaptation Syndrome, which final stage occurs when resources are depleted?
- Recovery stage
- Resistance stage
- Alarm stage
- Exhaustion stage
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Which part of the adrenal gland secretes cortisol during chronic stress?
- Pituitary gland
- Adrenal medulla
- Hypothalamus
- Adrenal cortex
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