Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Response

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the response to stress?

• A)Men often follow a pattern of "tend-and-befriend"
• B)Women usually engage in the "fight-or-flight" response
• C)Older men and women tend to lose their ability to adapt to stress
• D)Common psychological stressors in older people include alcohol abuse and smoking

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Definitions:

Cell-Mediated Immunity

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

T Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system's response to infected or cancerous cells.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and bind to specific antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, to neutralize or destroy them.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogens.