Research on the Impact of Psychosocial Stress on Infectious Disease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Research on the impact of psychosocial stress on infectious disease has shown that

• A) more life change is associated with lower risk of illness
• B) more social interaction is protective across the board
• C) there is no association between religious practives and the course of AIDS
• D) HIV positive individuals who find meaning and avoid dispair fare better

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Definitions:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormones

Peptide hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulate the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that reduce inflammation and affect the immune system, used in treating various medical conditions.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in stress response.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.