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What was found to be the lowest risk factor for suicide according to the text?
What was found to be the lowest risk factor for suicide according to the text?
- High stress levels
- Low stress levels
- No stress at all
- Moderate stress levels (correct)
How does stress influence heart disease according to the text?
How does stress influence heart disease according to the text?
- Stress only affects the brain but not the heart
- Stress has no effect on heart disease
- It does not affect the heart at all
- Stress can negatively affect the heart through activating the sympathetic nervous system (correct)
In response to stress, what do some individuals develop cravings for according to the text?
In response to stress, what do some individuals develop cravings for according to the text?
- Vegetables and fruits
- Whole grains
- Healthy proteins
- Salt, fat, and sugar (correct)
What has been observed in patients with anorexia and bulimia concerning stress chemicals?
What has been observed in patients with anorexia and bulimia concerning stress chemicals?
What impact does relaxation therapy have on sleep disturbances according to the text?
What impact does relaxation therapy have on sleep disturbances according to the text?
Stress can only influence the heart when it activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Stress can only influence the heart when it activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Some people lose weight in response to stress due to a loss of appetite.
Some people lose weight in response to stress due to a loss of appetite.
Chronic pain caused by arthritis can be intensified by stress according to the text.
Chronic pain caused by arthritis can be intensified by stress according to the text.
Stress chemicals have not been observed at chronically elevated levels in patients with anorexia and bulimia.
Stress chemicals have not been observed at chronically elevated levels in patients with anorexia and bulimia.
Relaxation therapy does not have any effect on stress levels or the quality of sleep.
Relaxation therapy does not have any effect on stress levels or the quality of sleep.
Stress can influence the activity of the heart when it activates the ______ nervous system
Stress can influence the activity of the heart when it activates the ______ nervous system
Chronic pain caused by arthritis may be intensified by ______
Chronic pain caused by arthritis may be intensified by ______
Some people develop cravings for salt, fat, and sugar to counteract ______
Some people develop cravings for salt, fat, and sugar to counteract ______
In rare cases, stress may trigger hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, stimulating appetite but causing the body to burn up calories at a faster than normal ______
In rare cases, stress may trigger hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, stimulating appetite but causing the body to burn up calories at a faster than normal ______
The tensions of unresolved stress frequently cause ______, generally keeping the stressed person awake
The tensions of unresolved stress frequently cause ______, generally keeping the stressed person awake
What is the primary connection between stress and weight gain in some individuals?
What is the primary connection between stress and weight gain in some individuals?
How can stress negatively affect heart disease?
How can stress negatively affect heart disease?
What are some common effects of stress on eating problems and weight?
What are some common effects of stress on eating problems and weight?
How can unresolved stress impact sleep disturbances?
How can unresolved stress impact sleep disturbances?
What is one way in which chronic pain can be intensified by stress?
What is one way in which chronic pain can be intensified by stress?
Match the following health issues with their impact of stress:
Match the following health issues with their impact of stress:
Match the following effects of stress with their corresponding outcomes:
Match the following effects of stress with their corresponding outcomes:
