Which of the Following Contributes to Poor Health When People

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to poor health when people experience chronic stress?

• A) melatonin levels remain elevated
• B) high levels of parathyroid hormones make blood sugar regulation difficult
• C) high levels of glucocorticoids suppress the immune response
• D) suppression of growth hormone allows pathogens to proliferate

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