Researchers Conducted a Study to Determine the Effects of Stress

question 166

Multiple Choice

Researchers conducted a study to determine the effects of stress on the immune system by measuring immune system chemicals.To accomplish this goal,they compared college students who were undergoing a stressful series of exams to a group of similar students relaxing during a time of no classes and no exams.Results of this study indicate the:

• A)exam group tested higher for immune system chemicals.
• B)exam group tested lower for immune system chemicals.
• C)relaxed group tested lower for immune system chemicals.
• D)relaxed group showed no change over the course of the study.

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