Which of the Following Best Explains Why Persistent Stress Heightens

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why persistent stress heightens one's vulnerability to illness?

• A) Stress hormones reduce the release of fat from the body's stored energy reserves.
• B) Stress hormones suppress immune system activity.
• C) Stress hormones trigger increased production of epinephrine.
• D) Stress hormones divert blood from the skeletal muscles to the digestive system.

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