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

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Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?

Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors.

Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms.

Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.

Stress can affect the mind and the body.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.

alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight

depression, shallow breathing, and fight

none of the above

Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea.

A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________.

diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation

elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers

elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating

diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers

Illness is considered a behavioral stressor.

Stress is __________.

positive or negative, depending on circumstances

a body's automatic physical response

a negative reaction to outside influences

A and B only

Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system?

Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.

Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders.

Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets.

Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia.

The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

loss of memory

loss of concentration

poor judgment

isolation

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

chest pain

mood swings

irritability

restlessness

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