Please get out a piece of paper and a pencil for our…
POP QUIZ!!!!
REMEMBER: This is our second graded assignment of the 9 weeks. You will
need to do your best so that you don’t start to get behind in this class!!!
1.) What is the medical term for stomach acid?
2.) Explain the difference between Beta-, Alpha-, and Gamma endorphins.
3.) Name the chemical substance of the central nervous system that inhibits neurons in the brain and nicotine
dependence.4.) Ethanol is a type of _________ that
is a potent central nervous system depressant.
5.) Continued on next slide…
Symptoms
• Frequent stomach upsets • Trouble sleeping • Feeling tired all of the
time • Feeling burned-out at
school • Frequent migraine or
tension headaches • Being impatient with other
people
General adaptation syndrome (GAS): a series of changes that occur in the body when stress
occurs. There are three stages.
1.) Alarm stage: first stage in which adrenaline is secreted into the bloodstream
Adrenaline: a hormone that prepares the body for quick action
Resistance stage: the second stage of theGAS when the body attempts to return to normal. Adrenaline is no longer secreted. Heart rate and blood pressure decrease. Digestion begins again. The muscles relax and respiration returns to normal.
Exhaustion stage: the third stage of the GAS in which wear and tear on the body
increases the risk of diseases and accidents. This stage of the GAS is usually
not experienced if people know how to manage stress
Eustress: a healthful response to a stressor
Distress: a harmful response to a stressor
What are some examples?
Stress Management Skills: techniques to cope with the body changes produced by stress, helps prevent the exhaustion stage of GAS, helps your body return to its normal state.
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