Research on the Effects of Stress on the Immune System

question 128

Multiple Choice

Research on the effects of stress on the immune system suggests which of the following?

• A) The immune system is not affected by stress.
• B) Only certain types of stressors affect the immune system.
• C) Suppression of immune system functioning by stress always ends immediately after the stressful period ends.
• D) Suppression of immune system functioning by stress can apparently continue even after the stress itself is over.

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