Which of the Following Phrases Best Describes the Short- and Long-Term

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases best describes the short- and long-term effects of stress

• A)Stress is adaptive in both the short and the long term.
• B)Stress is adaptive in the short term but detrimental over the longer term.
• C)Stress is adaptive in the short term but has unpredictable effects over the longer term.
• D)Stress is detrimental both in the short term and over the longer term.

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Definitions:

Dead Organic Matter

The remains of once-living organisms, including plants, animals, and their waste products, which decompose and recycle nutrients.

Nutrient Molecules

Organic compounds and minerals that organisms need to support their life processes.

Mold

A type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae, commonly found in damp, warm environments.

Stale Bread

Bread that has lost its freshness and become hard and dry due to exposure to air, resulting in a change in texture and taste.