Stress Is Most Likely to Speed the Progression from HIV

question 333

Multiple Choice

Stress is most likely to speed the progression from HIV to AIDS by

• A) stimulating the release of endorphins.
• B) accelerating the production of NK cells.
• C) reducing lymphocyte levels.
• D) slowing heart rate and respiration.

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