Research Indicates That Exercise May Be a Useful Resource for Combating

question 1

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress. Your text suggests this may be because exercise

• A) appears to suppress the immune system.
• B) appears to modulate immune activity during stress.
• C) decreases exogenous opioids.
• D) always increases cognitive processes.
• E) increases endorphin levels, thus masking the effects of stress.

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Definitions:

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Dura Mater

Tough, fibrous membrane forming the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord.

White Matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord composed of myelinated nerve fibers, responsible for transmitting signals within the nervous system.

Gray Matter

Nervous system tissue made up of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, found in the brain and spinal cord, crucial for processing information.