Which Statement BEST Describes the Relationship Between the Immune System

question 203

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between the immune system and unipolar depression?

• A) Dysregulation of the immune system leads to chronic inflammation, which causes depression.
• B) The chronic stress caused by depression leads to immune system dysregulation and other health problems.
• C) Researchers are unclear whether immune system dysregulation is a cause or a result of depression.
• D) Immune system dysregulation is found in the majority of those persons with a biochemical imbalance and is believed to be a causative factor in depression.

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Definitions:

Cork Cambium

Cork cambium is a layer of meristematic tissue in plants that produces cork cells to protect and waterproof the plant.

Periderm

The outer protective layer of a plant's bark, produced as part of secondary growth, replacing the epidermis in mature plant stems and roots.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the conduction of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.

Herbaceous Stems

Stems that are soft, green, and flexible, typically found in plants that do not produce wood and die back at the end of the growing season.