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Salivary Vip Concentrations Are Elevated In Humans After Acute Stress, Giovanni Ventre
Salivary Vip Concentrations Are Elevated In Humans After Acute Stress, Giovanni Ventre
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
The purpose of this research was to evaluate two salivary neuropeptides in the context of the stress response. The research was focused first and foremost on evaluating the usefulness of salivary Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and salivary vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) as stress indicators. Secondly, we questioned whether these markers help us in distinguishing between physical and psychological stress. Psychological stress can be experienced in a situation such as that in anticipation of an important exam or mental task. Physical stress can be experienced usually by strenuous exercise. Salivary NPY and salivary VIP are two neuropeptides that are released as a …
Evaluating Salivary Alpha-Amylase As A Biomarker Fro Stress, Denise L. Alfano
Evaluating Salivary Alpha-Amylase As A Biomarker Fro Stress, Denise L. Alfano
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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Evaluation Of Cortisol And Dhea As Biomarkers For Stress, Jennifer A. Smith
Evaluation Of Cortisol And Dhea As Biomarkers For Stress, Jennifer A. Smith
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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Monitoring Stress During Training, Olivita Couso
Monitoring Stress During Training, Olivita Couso
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
The highly stressful job of law enforcement personnel, rescue workers and soldiers requires them to constantly put to the test their previous training. In order too respond effectively under pressure, the training of these personnel must be preformed under conditions that elicit pressure. The research proposed in this thesis evaluates established training regimens for the degree of stressfulness instilled in trainees from physiological (hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis, autonomic nervous system) and psychological perspectives (anxiety). Subjects participating in SWAT and military training were recruited, as well as subjects having no prior SWAT or military training. Individual physiological stress responses measured included heart …
Acute And Persistent Effects Of Interleukin-1ss And Stress On The Hpa Axis, Tara Tumminello
Acute And Persistent Effects Of Interleukin-1ss And Stress On The Hpa Axis, Tara Tumminello
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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