Why does the author describe muscle tension as "the most...irritating symptom of stress?"


There are many other symptoms that can come out of muscle tension. Stiff neck, tension headache, tight shoulders, grinding teeth, low back pain—all of these annoying symptoms can result from muscle tension.

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A) somatic nervous system reaction B) homeostasis C) the fight-or-flight reaction D) adaptive energy response

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Plantar fasciitis, or heel spur syndrome, is rarely seen in distance runners but is very common in sprinters.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Jeremy, a healthy 30-year-old, is spring cleaning his garage and sees clear signs of mice having spent the winter months inside. Several weeks later, he experiences severe muscle pain, headache, and fever, and his symptoms progress to include a disconcerting inability to catch his breath. He is hospitalized and diagnosed with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. What antiviral might save his life?

A) ribavirin B) oseltamivir C) valacyclovir D) zidovudine

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A/An _____ is an injury to a joint such as the ankle, knee, or wrist.?

A) ?polymyositis B) ?shin splint C) ?sprain D) ?myoclonus

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