Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Relationship

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the relationship between the immune system and stress?

• A)Acute stressors enhance the immune system functioning.
• B)Stress hormones can create greater vulnerability to infection.
• C)Chronic stressors are associated with inhibited immune system response.
• D)Positive social circumstances are associated with an increased ability to fight cancer.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic

Refers to the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm; also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Ultraviolet Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of producing sunburn and contributing to skin cancer.

Nervous System

An extensive network of specialized cells that coordinates actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Bone Density

The measurement of the quantity of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, important for diagnosing osteoporosis.