1.4 - Stress Physiology & Management Plans
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Practice Questions
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What does HPA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the parts of the brain involved in stress response.
Name one hormone involved in the stress response.
💡 Hint: This hormone helps the body manage stress.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary hormone released during stress?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of stress hormones.
True or False: The HPA axis only affects emotional well-being.
💡 Hint: Think about the overall effects of stress on the body.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an individual who experiences high anxiety during exams. Create a detailed Personal Stress Audit framework for them, including potential stressors, peak times, and recovery strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about what a student goes through before and after the exams.
Evaluate the long-term effects of chronic activation of the HPA axis on mental and physical health. Provide examples of conditions that may arise.
💡 Hint: Consider the body's adaptive vs. maladaptive responses to stress.
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