The __________ hypothesis posits that an inordinate increase in training or actual competition exposes the person to "nonnormal" stress that depresses NK cell immune function?

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The "open window" hypothesis suggests that intense physical activity can temporarily suppress the immune system, making an individual more susceptible to infections. This is due to the stress that excessive training or competition places on the body, which can depress natural killer (NK) cell function and other aspects of the immune response.

The __________ Hypothesis Posits That an Inordinate Increase in Training