Stress Can Have a Significant Effect on the Body

question 39

Multiple Choice

Stress can have a significant effect on the body. What is chronic stress most likely to cause?

• A) increased blood flow to the brain, especially the hippocampus
• B) elevated levels of epinephrine from the adrenal cortex
• C) elevated levels of cortisol from the adrenal cortex
• D) excessive stimulation of neurons

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by an obsessive desire to lose weight through extremely restricted eating and sometimes excessive exercise.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychological treatment approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.