The Authors of Your Text Report That Researchers Exposed Some

question 18

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text report that researchers exposed some participants in a study to the virus that causes the common cold and others to saline solution.The findings from this study imply that

• A) when people are under greater stress, their immune systems are weakened.
• B) when people are under great stress, their immune systems are just as strong as when they are under low stress.
• C) when people are under low stress, their immune systems are stronger than when they are under high stress.
• D) stress level does not influence the strength of the immune system.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick response to perceived threats, often referred to as the "fight or flight" system.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or activated, often associated with enhanced alertness or readiness.

Objects

Physical items or entities that can be perceived by the senses and have a defined shape or form.

Lightning

A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage that occurs between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.