Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because
a. stress-related hormones are toxic for cardiac cells.
b. stress can increase blood pressure.
c. of prolonged activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
d. stress increases consumption of fatty foods that in turn clog the arteries.
e. activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces more wear and tear on the cardiovascular system.
Question 2
A person who has been subjected to long-term stress
a. is more likely to suffer poorer health later in life.
b. will show immediate health effects, but recover quickly.
c. will recover gradually, but exhibit no lasting effects of the stress.
d. may be more likely to have high blood pressure, but not ulcers.
e. is more likely to show avoidance of stress in the future.