Researchers Conducted a Study to Determine the Effects of Stress

question 189

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_____________.

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

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