All of the Following Accurately Reflect Selye's Description of Physiological

question 33

Multiple Choice

All of the following accurately reflect Selye's description of physiological responses to stress EXCEPT

• A) if a stress is prolonged, the individual becomes accustomed to the threat
• B) physiological responses to stress differ, or are specific, to specific types of stressors
• C) continuing exposure to a stress may result in the individual exhibiting increased susceptibility to diseases of adaptation
• D) initially stress causes an activation of the fight-or-flight response

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Definitions:

Medial Rectus

A muscle in the eye that enables inward movement of the eyeball.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort after a maximal inhalation, often measured during pulmonary function tests.

Internal Intercostals

Internal intercostals are muscles located between the ribs that help with the process of forced expiration by drawing the ribs downward and inward.

Scalenes

A group of muscles in the neck that assist in the process of respiration by elevating the ribs and flexing the neck.