Why does stress divert energy away from the immune system?

A) Responding to stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which diverts energy from the immune system to the muscles and brain.
B) Stress causes the body to secrete less cortisol, which is a necessary stimulant for increasing the energy level of the immune system.
C) Responding to stress activates the central nervous system, which in turn momentarily shuts off all functioning in the immune system.
D) Stress causes red blood cell counts to rise, which in turn causes white blood cell counts to fall dramatically.


A) Responding to stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which diverts energy from the immune system to the muscles and brain.

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