Which Is More Characteristic of the Body's Response to Chronic

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which is more characteristic of the body's response to chronic stress than the response to short-term stress?

• A) sympathetic nervous system involvement
• B) elevated heart rate
• C) a sudden burst of activity ("fight or flight" response)
• D) secretions of cortisol

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