Stress Response and Health Consequences

The video explains the General Adaptation Syndrome model by Hans Selye, which describes the stress response system in three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. The alarm phase involves immediate hormonal responses to stress, while the resistance phase deals with prolonged stress exposure. Eventually, the exhaustion phase occurs, leading to potential health issues due to long-term stress effects.

Who proposed the General Adaptation Syndrome model?

• Sigmund Freud

• Hans Selye

• Carl Jung

• Ivan Pavlov

What is the primary purpose of the alarm phase in the stress response system?

• To increase long-term stress

• To cope with emergency short-term changes

• To decrease heart rate

• To help us relax

Which hormone is responsible for increasing heart rate and blood pressure during the alarm phase?

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Epinephrine

• Melatonin

What role does cortisol play in the stress response?

• Decreases immune response

• Increases muscle tension

• Increases heart rate

• Increases sugar release from the liver

During the resistance phase, what happens to the levels of stress hormones?

• They fluctuate randomly

• They increase over a prolonged period

• They remain constant

• They decrease

What is a potential consequence of prolonged elevated blood pressure during the resistance phase?

• Lower blood sugar levels

• Improved immune function

• Heart disease

• Decreased muscle tension

What marks the beginning of the exhaustion phase in the stress response model?

• Increased energy levels

• Improved physical health

• The body can no longer cope with elevated metabolic functions

• Decreased stress hormone levels

Which of the following is a potential health issue caused by long-term stress during the exhaustion phase?

• Improved cardiovascular health

• Increased muscle strength

• Enhanced immune response

• Heart attacks

What can long-term suppression of the immune system by cortisol lead to?

• Improved overall health

• Increased resistance to infections

• Decreased blood pressure

• Development of infectious diseases

What is a severe consequence of long-term stress mentioned in the conclusion?

• Improved mental health

• Premature death

• Increased energy levels

• Enhanced immune function