Among indirect contributions of stress to developing coronary artery disease, the action of _______ promotes _______, whereas the action of _______ promotes _______.
A) the immune system, inflammation; stress hormones, diseased arteries
B) stress hormones, inflammation; the immune system, diseased arteries
C) stress hormones, cytokine release; the immune system, arterial plaque
D) the immune system, cytokine release; stress hormones, inflammation
Question 2
Based on research findings, which is most accurate regarding the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stress?
A) Stress can precipitate heart attacks but does not contribute to developing CVD.
B) Stress can contribute to developing CVD but does not precipitate heart attacks.
C) Stress can precipitate heart attacks and also can contribute to developing CVD.
D) Stress can correlate with but not contribute to CVD or precipitate heart attacks.