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Leo took care of his wife for several years after she suffered a stroke. The stress on him was overwhelming. Shortly after she died, he develops a serious illness. His illness suggests ____.
 
  a. hypertension resulting from chronic stress
 b. an impaired immune response to illness resulting from chronic stress
  c. hypervigilance resulting from chronic stress
 d. hyperglycemia resulting from chronic stress

Question 2

The body's reaction to long-lasting stress is associated with ____.
 
  a. enhanced immune functioning
 b. deterioration of the body
 c. changes in personality
 d. decreased sensitivity to stressors


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emsimon14

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


P68T

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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