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Zulu123

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The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as
 
  A) immunocompetence.
  B) adaptation.
  C) immunity.
  D) defense.

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Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?
 
  A) the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response
  B) the magnitude of the body's response to a stressor
  C) the increased magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response
  D) the ability of the immune system to respond to assaults


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moormoney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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