A young woman who has just started college is 6 weeks into the semester and has several tests and assignments due in approximately 3 days. She has developed a sore throat and fever. The development of illness is related to:
A) immunosuppression with stress.
B) exposure to streptococcus.
C) decreased energy.
D) sleep deprivation.
Ans: A
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Chronic stress is associated with immunosuppression.
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