HPA/Stress Flashcards

1

A child is arriving to a national spelling bee contest. His hands feel really cold. What is the etiology of this?

2

Joan has been stressed about exams and wakes up with flu-like symptoms. Which chemical likely caused these symptoms?

3

After a near collision, a driver's heart starts to beat harder and beat out of her chest. What is the etiology of this?

4

A nurse recalls stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete which of the following?

5

Considering HPA, what is the most likely explanation for increased blood glucose levels after a high stress day? (SATA)

HPA/Stress