Chapter 9 – Stress
Test Your Knowledge
1. The stage of stress where the stressor can cause death or health problems
a. Alarm
b. Resistance
c. Exhaustion
d. Relapse
2. Which of the following does not occur when the body first encounters stress
a. Heart rate increase
b. Breathing increase
c. Increased sweating
d. Faster digestion
3. What hormone is most likely to be released when stress is encountered
a. Testosterone
b. Adrenaline
c. Estrogen
d. Leptin
4. The immune system becomes stronger when a stress is first encounters
a. True
b. False
5. Stress can cause all of the following except
a. Headaches
b. Insomnia
c. Muscle cramps
d. Upset stomach
6. Stress can lead to some mental concerns
a. True
b. False
Answers: 1.C, 2.D, 3.B, 4.A, 5.C, 6.A