Prolonged stress reduces our immunity by ____.
A. using up all our reserves
B. increasing the release of cortisol
C. causing sodium and water detention
D. causing weight loss
E. increasing protein synthesis
B. increasing the release of cortisol
Prolonged stress causes the release of cortisol, which inhibits immune responses, making the person more susceptible to illness.
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A. Supercomputers B. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) C. Mainframes D. None of the above
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a. -opsy b. -itis c. anti- d. homeo-
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A. The back of the throat is sprayed with a local anesthetic to inhibit the gag reflex B. Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping C. Take a series of tablets containing a contrast agent the night before the test, followed by a high-fat substance D. A liquid solution of barium is taken during the procedure after having nothing to eat or drink after midnight E. Instruct the patient not to eat meats or vegetables for 1 to 3 days before the test