Which of the Following Best Explains Why Stress Heightens Vulnerability

question 475

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

• A) Stress hormones inhibit the production of proteins that contribute to inflammation.
• B) Stress increases the capacity of the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood.
• C) Stress suppresses the release of lymphocytes.
• D) Stress triggers the production of carcinogens.

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