What is the relationship between stress, cortisol, the immune system’s functioning, and the risk of illness?
a) Stress leads to increased cortisol and decreased functioning of the immune system, which increases the risk of illness or infection.
b) Stress leads to decreased cortisol and decreased functioning of the immune system, which increases the risk of illness or infection.
c) Stress leads to increased cortisol and increased functioning of the immune system, which decreases the risk of illness or infection.
d) Stress leads to decreased cortisol and increased functioning of the immune system, which decreases the risk of illness or infection.
a) Stress leads to increased cortisol and decreased functioning of the immune system, which increases the risk of illness or infection.
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What will be an ideal response?
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