Question 1

What is released by the hypothalamus and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF) 
B)   Oxytocin
C)   Vasopressin (ADH) 
D)   Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus.
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   medulla oblongata.
D)   pons.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What is released by the hypothalamus and in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone (TTH) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF) 
B)   Vasopressin (ADH) 
C)   Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
D)   Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

_____ regulate metabolism of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mineralocorticoids
B)   Vasopressors
C)   Glucocorticoids
D)   PhagocyteE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A substance found in the stomach that helps break down food for digestion is:

Accepted Answer

A)   esophageal acid.
B)   saliva.
C)   cortisol.
D)   hydrochloric acid.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   vasopressin.
B)   oxytocin.
C)   hippocampus.
D)   cerebral cortex.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
B)   It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions.
C)   It is a part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system.
D)   It is a network of nerves that connects the mind and the body.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The reticular activating system (RAS) needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Perspiration increases during stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of the emotions is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum.
B)   pons.
C)   medulla oblongata.
D)   diencephalon.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The reticular activating system (RAS) is the part of the brain where the world outside meets the thoughts and feelings from inside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The catecholamine commonly called noradrenaline is:

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine.
B)   cortisol.
C)   norepinephrine.
D)   aldosterone.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum.
B)   medulla oblongata.
C)   thalamus.
D)   hippocampus.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

In the human digestive system, food from the stomach passes into the:

Accepted Answer

A)   colon.
B)   liver.
C)   small intestine.
D)   large intestine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The temporal lobe of the brain is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.
B)   movement, orientation, recognition, and perception of stimuli.
C)   the perception and recognition of sounds, memory, and speech.
D)   vision.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In females, the effects of cortisol and epinephrine are mediated by the hormones:

Accepted Answer

A)   testosterone and oxytocin.
B)   estrogen and testosterone.
C)   oxytocin and progesterone.
D)   oxytocin and estrogen.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The nervous system includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   the brain.
B)   the spinal cord.
C)   the peripheral nerves.
D)   all of these.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: Stress Psychophysiology

The reticular activating system (RAS) is the part of the brain where the world outside meets the thoughts and feelings from inside.

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What is released by the hypothalamus and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormones?

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The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of the emotions is called the:

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Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches.

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The part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the:

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Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?

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The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the:

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The reticular activating system (RAS) needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

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Perspiration increases during stress.

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In the human digestive system, food from the stomach passes into the:

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_____ regulate metabolism of glucose.

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What is released by the hypothalamus and in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone (TTH) ?

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The catecholamine commonly called noradrenaline is:

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The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the:

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The nervous system includes:

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Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

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In females, the effects of cortisol and epinephrine are mediated by the hormones:

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A substance found in the stomach that helps break down food for digestion is:

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The temporal lobe of the brain is associated with:

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