Stress and Health Answers

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?A.chest painB.mood swingsC.irritabilityD.restlessness Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system?A.Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.B.Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders.C.Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets.D.Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.A.alarm, resistance, and exhaustionB.instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flightC.depression, shallow breathing, and fight D.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Illness is considered a behavioral stressor.

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:A.depressionB.constipationC.increased energy levelD.headache Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Stress is __________.A.positive or negative, depending on circumstancesB.a body's automatic physical responseC.a negative reaction to outside influencesD.A and B only Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?A.pituitaryB.adrenalC.pancreasD.hypothalamus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.