Understanding Stress and Its Effects

What is the primary physical response of the body to stress?

• Enhanced vision

• Decreased heart rate

• Release of stress hormones

• Increased digestion

What hormone is known to raise blood pressure and heart rate under stress?

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

Which condition is directly linked to the malfunctioning of endothelium due to stress?

• Diabetes

• Atherosclerosis

• Arthritis

• Myopia

Which system does the brain activate in response to stress?

• Muscular system

• Endocrine system

• Circulatory system

• Autonomic nervous system

How does stress affect the gut's ability to move food?

• Increases speed

• Enhances enzyme production

• Disturbs rhythmic contractions

• Decreases absorption

What does cortisol tell your body to do during stress?

• Decrease appetite

• Slow down metabolism

• Replenish energy stores

• Release insulin

What type of fat is associated with high levels of cortisol?

• Subcutaneous fat

• Visceral fat

• Brown fat

• White fat

Which chronic disease is linked to the cytokines released by visceral fat?

• Heart disease

• Lung disease

• Kidney disease

• Skin disease

What is the effect of chronic stress on immune cells?

• Enhances their function

• Reduces their number

• Dampens their function

• Changes their shape

What cellular feature is affected by chronic stress, leading to aging?

• Nucleus

• Telomeres

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria