Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between the immune system and stress?
A. Acute stressors are associated with poor immune system functioning in individuals with cancer.
B. Chronic emotional stress is associated with a low incidence of heart diseases.
C. Acute stressors fail to produce immunological changes in individuals.
D. Chronic stressors are associated with an increase in immune system responsiveness.
Answer: A
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