Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Relationship Between

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

• A) Stress increases the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream, which diminishes the body's ability to fight off disease.
• B) Stress increases levels of adrenaline and other hormones that suppress immune cell activity and increase susceptibility to illness.
• C) Stress increases the negative attributions that people make, and negative attributions can become self-fulfilling prophecies.
• D) Under high levels of stress, people tend to sleep too much, which weakens the immune system and makes illness more likely.

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Definitions:

Articulation

The connection and movement between bones, or the articulation of sounds and words in speech.

Maxilla

The upper jawbone in vertebrates, which forms part of the skull and houses the upper teeth.

Temporal Bone

A pair of bones that form parts of the side of the skull and house the structures of the ears.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, involved in chewing and forming the lower part of the facial skeleton.