Which of the following is one factor that may explain how hostility can lead to coronary heart disease?

A. Over-arousal of the sympathetic nervous system
B. Increased resilience of blood vessels
C. Reduced secretion of stress-related biochemicals
D. Lowering of blood pressure to dangerously low levels


Answer: A

Psychology

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