Researchers conducted a study to determine the effects of stress on the immune system by measuring immune system chemicals. To accomplish this goal, they compared college students who were undergoing a stressful series of exams to a group of similar students relaxing during a time of no classes and no exams. The results of this study indicate that the __________.

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The study aimed to determine the effects of stress on the immune system by comparing immune system chemicals in two groups of college students. One group was undergoing a stressful series of exams, and the other was relaxing during a time of no classes and exams. The best choice is B because the results of the study showed that the group undergoing the stressful series of exams had lower levels of immune system chemicals than the relaxed group. This suggests that stress has a negative impact on the immune system. The other choices are not correct because the study found the opposite of what they suggest.

Researchers Conducted a Study to Determine the Effects of Stress