An example of an adverse stress effect on immune function is when

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The death of a loved one, especially a spouse, is a significant source of stress that can result in reduced immune function. This has been shown in studies where husbands whose wives died from breast cancer had reduced immune response compared to control groups. Choice A describes an example of an increased immune response due to stress, and choice B describes an adaptation to stress rather than an adverse effect. Choice D describes a mechanism by which stress can stimulate immune function, and choice E describes an opposite effect where chronic stress inhibits glucocorticoid release, which can lead to impaired immune function.

An Example of an Adverse Stress Effect on Immune Function