Chelsea Has Been Sick Often in the Past Year, and When

question 35

Multiple Choice

Chelsea has been sick often in the past year, and when she finally starts to recover she gets sick again. She also has a very stressful work and family life. Chelsea's doctor told her that her continued ill health is probably the result of constant activation of her body's stress response. Her doctor's explanation is based on which model?

• A) the multi-stratum model of illness
• B) the hybrid stress-wellness model of illness
• C) the allostatic load theory of illness
• D) the characteristic curve model of illness

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Definitions:

Ligaments

Strong, flexible bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Cartilage

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, rib cage, and ear.

Osteoclasts

Type of bone cell responsible for the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue, playing a crucial role in bone maintenance, growth, and repair.

Calcium

A chemical element, symbol Ca, essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.