What Type of Stress May Be More Problematic for the Immune

question 48

Multiple Choice

What type of stress may be more problematic for the immune system than acute stress, because the effects are longer lasting?

• A)chronic stress
• B)work-related stress
• C)psychological stress
• D)relationship stress

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