How does stress affect cancer?
a. Stress decreases the number of white blood cells in the body, which results in cancer progression.
b. Hormones from the autonomic nervous system stimulate cells that reside in tumors, which can in turn stimulate growth and proliferation of the tumors.
c. Stress decreases the growth of cancer cells.
d. Stress does not affect cancer
Answer: B
Rationale: It appears that norepinephrine supports cancer cell growth, and that cortisol magnifies this effect.
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A. preoptic area
B. INAH-2
C. SNB
D. INAH-3
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