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Marty

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What is the biological process by which stress can contribute to coronary disease?
 
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What is the approximate prevalence of autistic disorder?
 
  a) 3 out of every 100 children
   b) 3 out of every 1,000 children
   c) 3 out of every 10,000 children
   d) 3 out of every 100,000 children


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

Under stress, the body secretes more hormonal substances called catecholamines. Two of these, epinephrine and norepinephrine, accelerate damage to arteries in the heart. Plaque buildup in the arteries restricts blood flow.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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