Persistent Exposure to Long-Term Stress Can Foster Overproduction of Cytokines,resulting

question 174

Multiple Choice

Persistent exposure to long-term stress can foster overproduction of cytokines,resulting in

• A) an increase in positive emotions
• B) an increase in negative emotions
• C) decreased inflammation
• D) chronic inflammation

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Definitions:

Pharmacological Treatment

The use of drugs and medications to manage or cure diseases and conditions, including mental health disorders.

Childhood GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in children, characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as performance in school or the safety of loved ones, which is persistent and not limited to specific situations.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.