How does stress affect immune system function? Be detailed and specific in your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Even though the changes of primary aging are similar across individuals, stress and depression seem to have profound effects on immune function as well. Stress correlates with lower levels of one variety of T cells. Chronic stress stimulates the immune system initially and then decreases immune function.
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Which of the following people would Ann be closest to genetically?
A. her grandmother B. her brother C. her aunt D. her cousin
At rest, there is a higher concentration of _____ inside the cell membrane of the neuron and a higher concentration of _____ outside.
A) Na+; K+ B) K+; Na+ C) Na+; Ca++ D) Na+; Cl–
Greendorfer and Ewing (1981) examined race and gender differences in children's socialization into sports and found
A. no difference among races in sport socialization B. that among white children, boys are less influenced by their peers and their fathers C. that among black children, girls are more influenced by their peers and their fathers D. considerable differences in socialization depending on race and gender
The space between neurons is called the synapse
Indicate whether the statement is true or false