Author Question: How does stress affect the cardiovascular system? a. It increases internal deposits that clog the ... (Read 40 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

How does stress affect the cardiovascular system?

a. It increases internal deposits that clog the arteries.
b. It causes the blood vessels to stiffen over time.
c. It decreases the ability of the blood vessels to expand when necessary.
d. It causes blood pressure to drop, which can lead to heart attacks or stroke.

Question 2

Who is likely to have the greatest increase in risk of heart disease?

a. William, a Type B personality who spends much of the workday chatting with his colleagues
b. Carmen, a Type A personality who works close to 80 hours a week
c. Sarah, a Type B personality who never gets her work done on time
d. Fred, a Type A personality who is suspicious of his coworkers and is frequently hostile