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Effects of stress   Heart burn, rapid breathing, fertility problems, Missed period, insomnia, depression, weak immune system, high blood sugar, HTN, tense muscles, low sex drive  
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Stressor   challenging demand on body that arouses a response from multiple organ systems  
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Adaptive ability   the way someone manages stress and reduces the stressor effect  
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3 stages of stress   1. Alarm 2. Resistance 3. Exhaustion  
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Selye's alarm   FIGHT< FLIGHT< FREEZE  
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During Selye's alarm, what does the hypothalamus release   CRF, Corticotrophin releasing factor  
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ACTH stimulates adrenal cortex to release -------   cortisol and aldosterone  
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ACTH stimulates adrenal medulla to release-------   norepinephrine and epinephrine  
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When ACTH stimulates adrenal medulla what happens in the body? (fight or flight)   Bronchioles dilate, sweat glands increase, vasoconstriction, pupils dilate, blood flow decreases, increased alertness, resp capacity, visual acuity  
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When ACTH stimulates adrenal cortex what happens in the body?   cortisol, enhances muscle strength, increased bloo glucose,  
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Posterior pit gland secretes   ADH aka vasopressin  
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Selye's resistance   body attempts to delay effects of stress; para sympathetic responses resume relaxation  
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Selye's exhaustion   if stress if prolonged; high level of hormones= exhaustion  
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What can Selye's exhaustion cause   Depression, anxiety, fatigue  
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McEwen's stress response   cumulative adverse heath affects of reoccurring stress  
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Allostasis   state of balance that changes according to stress exposure  
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Allostasis accumulates because of 4 mechanisms:   1. repeated stressful experiences 2. inability to adapt to stress 3. prolonged reaction to stress 4. inadequate response to stress  
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Normal stage of HTN   < 120 / < 80  
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Elevated stage of HTN   120-129 / <80  
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Stage 1 HTN   130-139 / 80-89  
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Stage 2 HTN   >140 / >90  
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Secondary HTN   side effect from: Cushing's, kidney disease  
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risk factors for HTN   tobacco use, excess sodium, insufficient K or D, alcohol, stress, DM  
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If systemic BP is high, aortic is   increased  
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stress= elevated levels of what   angiotensin II  
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Atherosclerosis   Gradual plaque buildup on artery walls  
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