Allostatic Load Can Be Assessed by

question 22

Multiple Choice

Allostatic load can be assessed by

• A) a high waist-to-hip ratio.
• B) problems with memory.
• C) decreases in cell-mediated immunity.
• D) the inability to shut off cortisol in response to stress.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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