Stress And Health

High blood pressure is a physical response to stress. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea. 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. pituitary B. adrenal C. pancreas D. hypothalamus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Stress is __________. A. positive or negative, depending on circumstances B. a body's automatic physical response C. a negative reaction to outside influences D. A and B only 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.

The hormones released due to stress lead to increased risk of pregnancy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress? A. chest pain B. mood swings C. irritability D. restlessness Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________. A. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion B. instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight C. depression, shallow breathing, and fight D. none of the above 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.

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT: A. depression B. constipation C. increased energy level D. headache Please select the best answer from the choices provided.