Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
A) impairs the immune response.
B) increases adaptive energy stores.
C) increases B cell function.
D) affects a limited number of body systems.
Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT
A) impaired immune function.
B) heart disease.
C) diabetes.
D) hearing loss.
Which of the following hormones might contribute to the Freshman 15the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?
A) testosterone
B) estrogen
C) cortisol
D) epinephrine
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
A) cardiovascular disease.
B) blood cancers such as leukemia.
C) mood disorders.
D) insomnia.
Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren't caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by
A) increasing blood flow to her digestive organs.
B) increasing the production of insulin.
C) increasing her heart rate.
D) decreasing blood flow to her digestive organs.
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