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Ch.2 Complete Test Bank Stress Psychophysiology Answer Key

Chapter 02 Stress Psychophysiology Answer Key
 


Multiple Choice Questions
 

1.

The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebral cortex.

B. 

subcortex.

C. 

cerebellum.

D. 

diencephalon.

 

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2.

The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebral cortex.

B. 

cerebrum.

C. 

subcortex.

D. 

sulcus.

 

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3.

The part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebellum.

B. 

medulla oblongata.

C. 

thalamus.

D. 

hippocampus.

 

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4.

What are the two major components of the brain? 
 

A. 

Thalamus and hypothalamus

B. 

Cerebellum and pons

C. 

Cerebral cortex and subcortex

D. 

Medulla oblongata and cerebral cortex

 

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5.

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebellum.

B. 

pons.

C. 

thalamus.

D. 

medulla oblongata.

 

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6.

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebellum.

B. 

pons.

C. 

thalamus.

D. 

medulla oblongata.

 

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7.

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of the emotions is called the: 
 

A. 

cerebellum.

B. 

pons.

C. 

medulla oblongata.

D. 

diencephalon.

 

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8.

The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the: 
 

A. 

thalamus.

B. 

hypothalamus.

C. 

medulla oblongata.

D. 

pons.

 

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9.

The part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system is called the: 
 

A. 

pons.

B. 

hypothalamus.

C. 

thalamus.

D. 

medulla oblongata.

 

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10.

The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels is called the: 
 

A. 

limbic system.

B. 

endocrine system.

C. 

autonomic nervous system.

D. 

reticular activating system.

 

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11.

The system that produces emotions, which is also known as the "seat of emotions," is called the: 
 

A. 

limbic system.

B. 

endocrine system.

C. 

cardiovascular system.

D. 

reticular activating system.

 

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12.

Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system? 
 

A. 

It is a part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

B. 

It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions.

C. 

It is a part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system.

D. 

It is a network of nerves that connects the mind and the body.

 

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13.

The network of nerves that connects the mind and the body is called the: 
 

A. 

limbic system.

B. 

endocrine system.

C. 

autonomic nervous system.

D. 

reticular activating system.

 

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14.

The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the: 
 

A. 

vasopressin.

B. 

oxytocin.

C. 

hippocampus.

D. 

cerebral cortex.

 

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15.

What is released by the hypothalamus and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormones? 
 

A. 

Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF)

B. 

Oxytocin

C. 

Vasopressin (ADH)

D. 

Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)

 

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16.

What is secreted by the pituitary gland and in turn activates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticoid hormones? 
 

A. 

Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF)

B. 

Thyrotropic hormone (TTH)

C. 

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

D. 

Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)

 

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17.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) activates the _____ to secrete corticoid hormones. 
 

A. 

cerebral cortex

B. 

adrenal cortex

C. 

cerebellum

D. 

medulla oblongata

 

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18.

What is released by the hypothalamus and in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone (TTH)? 
 

A. 

Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF)

B. 

Vasopressin (ADH)

C. 

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

D. 

Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)

 

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19.

What stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroxin? 
 

A. 

Thyrotropic hormone (TTH)

B. 

Thyrotropic hormone releasing factor (TRF)

C. 

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

D. 

Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)

 

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20.

The anterior hypothalamus stimulates the _____ to secrete oxytocin and vasopressin (ADH). 
 

A. 

thalamus

B. 

hippocampus

C. 

pituitary gland

D. 

cerebral cortex

 

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21.

_____ regulate metabolism of glucose. 
 

A. 

Mineralocorticoids

B. 

Vasopressors

C. 

Glucocorticoids

D. 

Phagocyte

 

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22.

The primary glucocorticoid is called: 
 

A. 

cortisol.

B. 

aldosterone.

C. 

oxytocin.

D. 

vasopressin.

 

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23.

_____ regulate the balance between sodium and potassium. 
 

A. 

Vasopressors

B. 

Glucocorticoids

C. 

Mineralocorticoids

D. 

Phagocytes

 

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24.

The primary mineralocorticoid is called: 
 

A. 

cortisol.

B. 

aldosterone.

C. 

oxytocin.

D. 

vasopressin.

 

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25.

The inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes catecholamines is called the: 
 

A. 

adrenal cortex.

B. 

adrenal medulla.

C. 

medulla oblongata.

D. 

diencephalon.

 

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26.

The catecholamine commonly called adrenaline is: 
 

A. 

epinephrine.

B. 

cortisol.

C. 

norepinephrine.

D. 

aldosterone.

 

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27.

The catecholamine commonly called noradrenaline is: 
 

A. 

epinephrine.

B. 

cortisol.

C. 

norepinephrine.

D. 

aldosterone.

 

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28.

The endocrine gland that is involved in the stress reaction and that secretes the hormone thyroxin is called the: 
 

A. 

pituitary gland.

B. 

pineal gland.

C. 

adrenal gland.

D. 

thyroid gland.

 

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29.

Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy? 
 

A. 

Sympathetic nervous system

B. 

Parasympathetic nervous system

C. 

Endocrine system

D. 

Reticular activating system

 

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30.

Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy? 
 

A. 

Sympathetic nervous system

B. 

Parasympathetic nervous system

C. 

Endocrine system

D. 

Reticular activating system

 

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31.

When you encounter a stressor, the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to: 
 

A. 

increase the heart rate.

B. 

dilate the pupils.

C. 

dilate the coronary arteries.

D. 

do all of these.

 

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32.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function? 
 

A. 

Heart rate

B. 

Blood pressure

C. 

Muscle contraction

D. 

Respiratory rate

 

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33.

The body system responsible for digestion is called the: 
 

A. 

reproductive system.

B. 

nervous system.

C. 

gastrointestinal system.

D. 

cardiovascular system.

 

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34.

The substance in the mouth that starts to break down food to small, manageable pieces is called: 
 

A. 

bile.

B. 

saliva.

C. 

esophageal acid.

D. 

hydrochloric acid.

 

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35.

The pipe through which food passes to get into the stomach is called the: 
 

A. 

esophagus.

B. 

trachea.

C. 

small intestine.

D. 

large intestine.

 

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36.

A substance found in the stomach that helps break down food for digestion is: 
 

A. 

esophageal acid.

B. 

saliva.

C. 

cortisol.

D. 

hydrochloric acid.

 

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37.

In the human digestive system, food from the stomach passes into the: 
 

A. 

colon.

B. 

liver.

C. 

small intestine.

D. 

large intestine.

 

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38.

The part of the digestive system that receives unusable food substance from the small intestine is called the: 
 

A. 

liver.

B. 

kidney.

C. 

large intestine.

D. 

esophagus.

 

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39.

The exit point from the body for unusable food substance is called the: 
 

A. 

esophagus.

B. 

anal opening.

C. 

small intestine.

D. 

large intestine.

 

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40.

Muscles that are attached to bones are called: 
 

A. 

smooth muscles.

B. 

tendons.

C. 

skeletal muscles.

D. 

large muscles.

 

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41.

Muscles that control the contraction of internal organs are called: 
 

A. 

smooth muscles.

B. 

ligaments.

C. 

internal muscles.

D. 

large muscles.

 

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42.

The electrodermal response or the electrical conductance of the skin is called: 
 

A. 

vasoconstriction.

B. 

galvanic skin response.

C. 

trophotropic response.

D. 

none of these.

 

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43.

The average blood pressure for a young adult is: 
 

A. 

120/80.

B. 

160/90.

C. 

125/75.

D. 

140/90.

 

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44.

Cortisol is secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for: 
 

A. 

the growth of fat cells.

B. 

an increase in blood glucose.

C. 

the secretion of saliva.

D. 

aggressive behavior.

 

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45.

Aldosterone is the primary mineral corticoid and is responsible for: 
 

A. 

an increase in blood volume.

B. 

a decrease in urine production.

C. 

an increase in blood pressure.

D. 

all of these.

 

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46.

In males, testosterone levels increase significantly with acute stress, and this increase is associated with: 
 

A. 

nurturing emotions.

B. 

relaxation.

C. 

hostility.

D. 

all of these.

 

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47.

In females, the increase of oxytocin and estrogen during stress response: 
 

A. 

initiates the fight-or-flight response.

B. 

initiates the tend-and-befriend response.

C. 

initiates the trophotropic response.

D. 

does all of these.

 

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48.

In females, the effects of cortisol and epinephrine are mediated by the hormones: 
 

A. 

testosterone and oxytocin.

B. 

estrogen and testosterone.

C. 

oxytocin and progesterone.

D. 

oxytocin and estrogen.

 

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49.

The temporal lobe of the brain is associated with: 
 

A. 

reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.

B. 

movement, orientation, recognition, and perception of stimuli.

C. 

the perception and recognition of sounds, memory, and speech.

D. 

vision.

 

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50.

High cortisol levels that do not decline during the day have been found in: 
 

A. 

trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

B. 

people with depression.

C. 

Holocaust survivors.

D. 

all of these.

 

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51.

Total cholesterol between 200 and 239 mg/dl is considered: 
 

A. 

high.

B. 

borderline high.

C. 

low.

D. 

dangerous.

 

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52.

Identify the correct order in which food moves through the gastrointestinal system. 
 

A. 

Esophagus, large intestine, and small intestine

B. 

Large intestine, small intestine, and esophagus

C. 

Esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine

D. 

Small intestine, esophagus, and large intestine

 

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53.

The nervous system includes: 
 

A. 

the brain.

B. 

the spinal cord.

C. 

the peripheral nerves.

D. 

all of these.

 

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54.

The hormone that instructs the kidneys to retain water is: 
 

A. 

oxytocin.

B. 

vasopressin (ADH).

C. 

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

D. 

thyroxin.

 

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True / False Questions
 

55.

The cerebral cortex is also called the gray matter. 
 
TRUE

 

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56.

A relatively frail person lifting a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of the power of the fight-or-flight response. 
 
TRUE

 

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57.

The ciliary muscles of the eye are influenced by the sympathetic system only, and sweat glands and blood glucose are influenced by the parasympathetic system alone. 
 
FALSE

 

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58.

Muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches. 
 
TRUE

 

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59.

When we experience little or no stress, the limbic system is in charge, and when we have significant levels of stress, the cerebral cortex is in charge. 
 
FALSE

 

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60.

When measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic. 
 
FALSE

 

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61.

Brain cells destroyed by prolonged stress can regenerate on their own. 
 
FALSE

 

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62.

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences. 
 
TRUE

 

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63.

A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension. 
 
TRUE

 

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64.

Cortisol and aldosterone are types of muscle tissue. 
 
FALSE

 

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65.

When the hypothalamus experiences a stressor, it activates the two major stress reactivity pathways: the endocrine system and the autonomic nervous system. 
 
TRUE

 

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66.

Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach. 
 
TRUE

 

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67.

During stress, the hypothalamus activates the adrenal and thyroid glands, which in turn secrete cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and thyroxin. 
 
TRUE

 

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68.

Contraction of the smooth muscles results in constriction in the walls of the blood vessels. 
 
TRUE

 

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69.

The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with movement, orientation, recognition, and perception of stimuli. 
 
FALSE

 

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70.

The reticular activating system (RAS) is the part of the brain where the world outside meets the thoughts and feelings from inside. 
 
TRUE

 

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71.

The reticular activating system (RAS) needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should. 
 
TRUE

 

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72.

In most people, cortisol levels are lowest a few hours after waking and continue to rise throughout the day. 
 
FALSE

 

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73.

Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart. This damage is irreversible. 
 
TRUE

 

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74.

During stress, the surface temperature of the skin increases. 
 
FALSE

 

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75.

Perspiration increases during stress. 
 
TRUE

 

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76.

Stress may alter peristalsis of the small and large intestines necessary for the transport of food substances. 
 
TRUE

 

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77.

The heart increases its force of contraction and pumps out more blood when stressed. 
 
TRUE

 

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Chapter Name:
Chapter 2 Stress Psychophysiology Answer Key
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