With regard to stress and illness, which of these statements is true?
A) Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than it is of hypertension.
B) Most people experiencing significant stress do not develop a disease.
C) Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than cigarette smoking is.
D) Both a and c are correct.
Question 2
One route through which stress may affect the immune system is through
A) lowered epinephrine levels.
B) elevated cortisol levels.
C) reverse peristalsis.
D) any of these.
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