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Stress Psychophysiology Chapter 2

Introduction The stress response begins in the brain. The brain then activates two pathways that stimulate specific organs and glands throughout the body. The stimulated organs are now prepared to help the person “fight-or-flee.” This chapter takes a more in-depth look at how this process develops.

Stress-Related Brain Components Cerebral Cortex - provides for abstract functioning/ thinking. Diencephalon - part of the “subcortex”, it is composed of the thalamus and hypothalamus. Thalamus - transfers nerve messages (sensory) received from the body to the cerebral cortex or to the hypothalamus. Hypothalamus - activates the endocrine system and the autonomic nervous system during the stress response.

The Brain’s Internal Connections Limbic System - is the connection between the diencephalon and other stress- related structures; it is considered the “seat of emotions.” Reticular Activating System (RAS) - nerve connections between the cerebral cortex and the subcortex, especially the diencephalon (mind-body connection).

The Brain’s Connections to the Body Endocrine System - a system of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are chemical messages that travel through the circulatory system. Nervous System - Nerves carry electrical impulses from the body the brain (sensory nerves) or from the brain to the body(motor nerves). Autonomic Nervous System - a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. It has two components: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.

The Brain’s Involvement in the Stress Response To activate the stress response, a sensory nerve transmits a message to the brain. The message is passed along the RAS, stimulating the limbic system (emotions) and the thalamus. The thalamus then stimulates the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus, in turn, activates the endocrine system and the sympathetic nervous system. This action is what initiates the stress reactivity.

Actions of the Hypothalamus The anterior (front) portion of the hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland by secreting two hormones. Corticotropin Releasing Factor (CRF) Thyrotropic Hormone Releasing Factor (TRF) The anterior hypothalamus also stimulates the pituitary by way of a direct nerve connection.

Actions of the Hypothalamus The posterior (back) portion of the hypothalamus directly activates the sympathetic nervous system.

Actions of the Pituitary Gland Under the influence of CRF, the pituitary gland will secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) into the bloodstream. ACTH stimulates the adrenal gland. Under the influence of TRF, the pituitary gland will secrete thyrotropic hormone (TTH) into the blood stream. TTH stimulates the thyroid gland. When stimulated by the nerves from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland will secrete the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin into the bloodstream, which act directly on the blood vessels.

Actions of the Adrenal Gland Influenced by ACTH, the adrenal cortex (outer portion of the adrenal gland) will release two types of hormones, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. The primary glucocorticoid is cortisol, which is responsible for providing the body with increased energy (more glucose and fat are released into the bloodstream). The primary mineralocorticoid is aldosterone, which is responsible for increasing blood volume, and therefore it is partially responsible for raising blood pressure.

Actions of the Adrenal Gland The adrenal medulla (inner portion of the Adrenal Gland) is stimulated by a nerve pathway from the sympathetic nervous system. The adrenal medulla secretes the hormones epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine directly into the bloodstream. Some functions of these two hormones include: accelerating the heart rate dilation of the coronary arteries and bronchial tubes constricting blood vessels in the skin and muscles of the extremities

Actions of the Thyroid Gland When stimulated by TTH, the thyroid gland secretes thyroxin into the bloodstream. Some functions of thyroxin include: increasing the basal metabolic rate increasing gastrointestinal motility increasing depth of respiration increasing heart rate and blood pressure increasing anxiety decreasing feelings of tiredness

Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a system of nerves that control the involuntary functions of the body. The two components of the ANS are the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. Generally speaking, the sympathetic system is responsible for expending energy (stress reactivity); the parasympathetic system is responsible for conserving energy (relaxation response).

Let’s review what we’ve just covered!

Cerebral Cortex Stimulus Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid Gland RETICULAR ACTIVATING SYSTEM Stimulus SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM Hypothalamus CRF TRF Pituitary Thyroid Gland Adrenal Glands TTH ACTH CORTISOL ALDOSTERONE EPINEPHRINE NOREPINEPHRINE THYROXIN Physiologic Arousal

Stress reactivity influences our body’s functioning by changing our: Cardiovascular System Gastrointestinal System Muscles Skin Immune System

Cardiovascular changes due to stress reactivity increased heart rate increased blood volume/ blood pressure constriction of certain blood vessels dilation of coronary arteries increased force of heart contraction increased blood glucose, free fatty acids, and cholesterol

Gastrointestinal changes due to stress reactivity decreased saliva (dry mouth) contraction of the esophagus (difficulty swallowing) increased hydrochloric acid in the stomach change in peristalsis

Other changes due to stress reactivity skeletal muscles increased tension (bracing) smooth muscles increase contraction increased perspiration (galvanic skin response) decreased temperature of the skin immune system is weakened (see chapter 3)

Conclusions Stress reactivity originates in the brain. Once stimulated by the thalamus, the hypothalamus activates the endocrine system and sympathetic nervous system pathways. The hormones from the endocrine system and the nerves from the sympathetic nervous system drastically alter the body’s normal physiology. The net result is that the body is prepared to make a physical response — FIGHT or FLEE!