During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis. The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT
A)lowered Janet's immunity.
B)caused her body to release substances that decreased inflammation.
C)activated her body's self-protective response, which will prolong the infection and delay healing.
D)increased her susceptibility to disease.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stress typically increases the body's production of certain hormones like cortisol, which can suppress the immune system and increase inflammation rather than decrease it. Choices A, C, and D are common effects of stress on the body, making B the correct answer as it inaccurately describes the impact of stress on inflammation.

During Final Exams Each Year, Janet Gets a Bad Case