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Stress triggers a cascade of physiological processes, such as ____.
 A) brainwave activity decreases
  B) metabolism speeds up
  C) blood gets thicker
  D) less blood flow to the limbs
  E) liver releases insulin


Chronic stress contributes to an estimated ____ percent of illnesses and as many as ____ percent of all visits to physicians.
 A) 10; 30
  B) 30; 50
  C) 50; 80
  D) 70; 50
  E) 90; 40


The rates of new cancers and of cancer deaths have increased significantly in the last decade, mainly due to stress.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Stress can also lead to nervous habits, sometimes called self-soothing, such as picking at your skin or tugging at strands of hair.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


During stress, the brain signals the skeletal muscles to prepare for action, so they contract (shorten).
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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