Stress Weakens the Ability of the Immune System to Fight

question 27

Multiple Choice

Stress weakens the ability of the immune system to fight disease.This effect ___________ as we age.

• A) improves
• B) increases
• C) stays level
• D) declines

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Definitions:

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, triggering a specific biological response.

Sensory Stimuli

External or internal events or factors that can be perceived by the senses, leading to physiological or psychological responses.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Visible Spectrum

The narrow band of light waves that are visible to the human eye.