Stress Terminology Crossword

5. The route through which the brain directs the endocrine system to activate the stress response. (3)
8. _______ Nervous System, the part of the nervous system that controls vital body functions, which is self-regulating and needs no conscious control (automatic). (9)
11. The system of glands which secretes hormones into the bloodstream. (9,6)
13. White blood cells that find and destroy pathogens. (10)
15. An event that triggers the stress response because it throws the body out of balance and forces it to respond. (8)
17. A hormone produced by the pituitary gland which stimulates the adrenal cortex. (4)
18. The route through which the brain directs the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system to activate the stress response. (3)

1. A personality type defined by Friedman and Rosenman (1959) as being competitive, ambitious, impatient, restless and pressured. (4,1)
2. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland which elevates blood sugar and is important in digestion, especially at times of stress. (8)
3. A cluster of traits possessed by those people best able to cope with stress. (9)
4. The main endocrine gland, sometimes known as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates the other glands in the endocrine system. (9,5)
6. The unit that life event scores are measured in, according to Holmes and Rahe (1967). (3)
7. A lack of clarity on the part of an employee concerning the expectations of them within their job role. (4,9)
9. The part of the autonomic nervous system that monitors the relaxed state, conserving resources, and promoting digestion and metabolism. (15)
10. A small structure at the base of the brain which is involved in controlling the autonomic nervous system. (12)
12. Everyday positive events, such as receiving a compliment or going out for dinner. (7)
14. Abbreviation for coronary heart disease (3)
16. The scale of 43 life events, created by Holmes and Rahe (1967). (4)