Maxwell is a smoker.He works long hours for low pay and often is not able to pay his bills.When this occurs his heart rate increases significantly more than does a non-smoker's heart rate.This a(n)______________ effect of smoking and stress.

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A synergistic effect is when two factors or substances combine to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. In this case, smoking and stress are acting together to increase Maxwell's heart rate significantly more than either factor would alone, indicating a synergistic effect.

Maxwell Is a Smoker