The Physiology of Stress (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is immunosuppression?
What is immunosuppression?
Impaired ability to fight illness
Which organs produce immune system cells?
Which organs produce immune system cells?
Spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, bone marrow
What do leucocytes produce to fight harmful antigens?
What do leucocytes produce to fight harmful antigens?
Antibodies
How does continuous cortisol production affect the immune system?
How does continuous cortisol production affect the immune system?
Interferes with leucocyte activity
Which cardiovascular disorder involves clogged arteries supplying the heart?
Which cardiovascular disorder involves clogged arteries supplying the heart?
Coronary heart disease
What did Cohen et al. (1993) find about stress and cold virus susceptibility?
What did Cohen et al. (1993) find about stress and cold virus susceptibility?
High stress increased infection rates
How many students participated in the Kiecolt-Glaser (1984) study?
How many students participated in the Kiecolt-Glaser (1984) study?
75 medical students
What did Evans et al. (1994) find about short-term stress and immunity?
What did Evans et al. (1994) find about short-term stress and immunity?
Increased sIgA levels beneficially
Which indirect factor contributes to stress-related cardiovascular problems?
Which indirect factor contributes to stress-related cardiovascular problems?
Unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking
What type of evidence dominates stress and illness research?
What type of evidence dominates stress and illness research?
Correlational evidence