Miscellaneous Class Info
How many primary sources do you need for your final project?
5 Primary sources
What does the H P and A in HPA axis Stand for ?
Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis
What type of support is a protective factor against stress?
Social Support
What are the main cells that make up the nervous system and pass chemical messages called?
Neurons
Whats my favorite color?
Pink sort of but i'm kind of getting tired of it lowkey
What does ELISA stand for. (We used these on lab day)
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Is the HPA axis's response to stress a sudden or slow release?
Slow Release
What do ACES stands for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What are chemical signals that act on a target cell?
Neurotransmitters
What semester of college am I currently in?
My fifth
What allele of 5-HTTLPR is associated with HPA axis stress response
short allele
What is the main Hormone associated with the HPA axis?
Cortisol
What Hormones associated with being a protective factor against stress?
Oxytocin
What is the Hormone commonly associated with the Sympathetic Autonomic Nervous System also known as adrenaline?
Am I a dog or a cat person???
Dog
This condition is caused by over activity of the adrenal glands due to a tumor or steroid use. Some symptoms include development of a fat hump on the back of the neck or general weight gain.
Cushing's syndrome
When is the highest level or cortisol measured in a person on average?
Shortly after they awake. Or Cortisol Awakening response
What is the name of the commonly used method to induce stress that involves public speaking and public arithmetic?
Trier Social Stress Test
List at least three biological effects of the Sympathetic nervous system.
Options, dilates pupils, stimulates salvation, opens bronchi, accelerate heart beat, stops digestion, stimulates glucose release and more
What second language can I speak?
Mandarin Chinese
What are the 4 loss types Identified by Bonanno in the resilience reading?
Resilient, Recovery, Delayed, and Chronic
Explain what hormones and brain regions does the HPA axis work through in order to release cortisol.
The Hypothalamus releases CRH which then triggers the pituitary gland to release ACTH which then signal the adrenal glands to release Cortisol.
In the Documentary "Stress: Portrait of a Killer" what was observed in the Baboon population of subordinate vs dominant baboons.
The Subordinate baboons had higher cortisol levels and more health issues while the dominant ones had the opposite. (Bonus 100 points for mentioning the tuberculous group of baboons)
The 5-HTTLPR genotype is associated with what hormones transporter region?
Serotonin
What IVY league school did I have a summer internship at ?
Columbia University