Which of the Following BEST Explains Why Stress Heightens Vulnerability

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

• A) Stress hormones accelerate the "hardening" of the arteries.
• B) Stress hormones facilitate the depositing of cholesterol and fat around the heart.
• C) Stress hormones suppress the production of lymphocytes.
• D) Stress hormones trigger the release of carcinogens.

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Definitions:

Leukemias

A group of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Blood-forming Tissues

Refers to the tissues responsible for the production of blood cells, including the bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.

Oligodendroglioma

A rare type of brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocytes, cells that produce the myelin sheath covering nerve cells.

Oligo-

A prefix meaning few or scanty, used in scientific terms to denote a smaller quantity or lower degree.