When an Individual's Stress Response Is Sustained Over a Long

question 20

Multiple Choice

When an individual's stress response is sustained over a long period of time,which physiological effect of the endocrine system should a nurse anticipate?

• A) Decreased resistance to disease
• B) Increased libido
• C) Decreased blood pressure
• D) Increased inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Superior Rectus

A muscle in the eye that controls upward gaze.

Inferior Rectus

A muscle in the eye that primarily contributes to downward eye movement.

Inferior Oblique

A muscle in the eye that contributes to upward and outward movement of the eyeball.

Lateral Rectus

A muscle in the eye that controls lateral movement, responsible for moving the eyeball outward, away from the midline of the body.