Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Relationship

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease?

• A)Individuals who have had major life changes have a lower incidence of heart disease.
• B)People in a chronically stressed condition are less likely to take up smoking.
• C)Chronic emotional stress is associated with heart attacks and early deaths.
• D)The body's internal reactions to stress merely constitute the risk people face.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation, particularly in fear and pleasure responses.

Nerve Growth Factor

A protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons, playing a crucial role in the development and regeneration of the nervous system.

Dendritic Growth

The process by which neurons grow dendrites, the branch-like extensions that enable connections with other neurons for the transmission of information.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain, resulting in cell death and potentially leading to significant physical and cognitive impairments.