Connie Has a Heavy Class Load at College and Is

question 272

Multiple Choice

Connie has a heavy class load at college and is feeling stressed, which could affect her immune system. If she wants to reduce her stress level and also have fewer illnesses this semester, Connie should

• A)write about upsetting experiences that occur.
• B)write about positive experiences.
• C)write about her feelings and her plans for coping with upsetting situations.
• D)do all of these.

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Definitions:

Chemical Mediators

Substances that are released by cells and have effects on the behavior of other cells, playing crucial roles in processes like inflammation.

Vascular Permeability

The capacity of blood vessel walls to allow for the flow of substances into and out of the bloodstream.

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and sometimes loss of function.

Jaundice

Yellowish staining of the integument, the sclerae, and the other tissues with bile pigments.