Which Statement Is True About the Differences Between Stress-Induced Hormonal

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the differences between stress-induced hormonal alterations of men and women?

• A) After injury,females produce more proinflammatory cytokines than males,a profile that is associated with poor outcomes.
• B) Androgens appear to reduce a greater degree of immune cell apoptosis following injury,creating greater immunosuppression in injured males than females.
• C) Psychologic stress associated with some types of competition decreases both testosterone and cortisol especially in athletes over 45 years of age.
• D) After stressful stimuli,estrogen is increased in women,but testosterone is decreased in men.

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