AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an illness linked to stress?
A
high blood pressure
B
tay sachs
C
lyme disease
D
HPV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Heart disease also might be linked to certain health conditions related to stress, such as: Anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prolonged stress puts your body in a continuous state readiness for physical action. When your body has no time to re-establish equilibrium, it becomes overworked and your immune system weakens, making you susceptible to sickness. Many essential bodily processes are disrupted and your risk of health problems increases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute stress and blood pressure Laffin explains. “Acute stress can increase your heart rate and rev up your sympathetic nervous system, which, in turn, raises your blood pressure.” In these cases, your symptoms dissipate once your stressor is gone.

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