According to Hans Selye, Stress Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to Hans Selye, stress is

• A) a specific response to a specific demand on the body.
• B) a cognitive, not physical, response to a threatening situation.
• C) any reaction to the environment that increases activity in the parasympathetic nervous system.
• D) a nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.

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Definitions:

Dermal

Pertaining to the skin, particularly its deeper layer known as the dermis which contains nerve endings, glands, and vessels.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes; it is the most serious form of skin cancer.

Freckles

Small, pigmented spots on the skin, typically appearing as a result of exposure to sunlight and predominantly seen in people with lighter skin.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, representing the longest distance across it.