Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 235

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) Loneliness and worry can suppress the immune system and permit existing viruses, such as herpes, to erupt.
• B) Once a person has a medical condition, negative emotions can affect the course of the illness and recovery.
• C) Feeling anxious, depressed, and helpless can delay the healing of wounds after surgery, whereas feeling hopeful can speed recovery.
• D) The Type A personality's high reactiveness to stress is the key risk factor in heart disease.

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Definitions:

Runners

In botany, horizontal stems that grow at the soil surface or just below ground, producing new plants at their nodes; in athletics, individuals who engage in running as a sport.

Nodes

Points along a stem where leaves or branches originate, or in networks, points where lines or pathways intersect.

Periderm

Plant dermal tissue that replaces epidermis during secondary growth of eudicots and gymnosperms.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork cells for protection and waterproofing.