Stress and Physiological Adaptation Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress response, adaptation mechanisms, and coping strategies with this stress physiology quiz.

#1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Insulin
Estrogen
3 answered
#2

What is the term for the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes?

Adaptation
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Equilibrium
3 answered
#3

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stress?

Increased appetite
Muscle tension
Difficulty sleeping
Memory loss
2 answered
#4

What is the term for the body's initial response to stress, involving the release of adrenaline?

Alarm reaction
Resistance stage
Exhaustion phase
Adaptation phase
2 answered
#5

Which system in the body is primarily responsible for the physiological response to stress?

Nervous system
Endocrine system
Immune system
Cardiovascular system
2 answered
#6

Which of the following is NOT a common coping mechanism for stress?

Exercise
Substance abuse
Social support
Mindfulness
2 answered
#7

Which part of the brain plays a central role in regulating stress responses?

Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Occipital lobe
Amygdala
2 answered
#8

Chronic stress has been linked to an increased risk of developing which of the following conditions?

Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Type 1 diabetes
Asthma
2 answered
#9

Which of the following is a hormone released by the adrenal glands during stress?

Progesterone
Testosterone
Cortisol
Melatonin
2 answered
#10

What term describes the phenomenon where stress can enhance performance up to a certain point, beyond which it impairs performance?

Inhibition
Facilitation
Optimization
Diminishment
1 answered
#11

What is the term for the long-term state of heightened physiological arousal due to persistent stress?

Acute stress
Chronic stress
Episodic acute stress
Somatic stress
1 answered
#12

Which of the following brain structures is involved in regulating emotional responses to stress?

Hippocampus
Thalamus
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
1 answered
#13

What is the term for the process by which the body adapts to repeated exposure to stress?

Sensitization
Desensitization
Tolerance
Resistance
1 answered
#14

Which of the following is a technique used to reduce stress by focusing on the present moment?

Progressive muscle relaxation
Biofeedback
Meditation
Aromatherapy
1 answered
#15

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals from minority groups experience increased stress due to discrimination and marginalization?

Stereotype threat
Cultural stress
Minority stress
Prejudice stress
1 answered
#16

Which of the following is NOT considered an adaptive coping mechanism for stress?

Problem-solving
Avoidance
Seeking social support
Acceptance
1 answered
#17

What term describes the physiological changes that occur in the body in response to stress?

Adaptation
Allostatic load
Stress response
Homeostatic imbalance
1 answered

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