Which changes reflect the short-term physiological response to stress? Select all that apply
a. Cortisol is released, increasing glucogenesis and reducing fluid loss.
b. Immune system functioning decreases, and risk of cancer increases.
c. Corticosteroid release increases stamina and impedes digestion.
d. Muscular tension, blood pressure, and triglycerides increase.
e. Epinephrine is released, increasing heart and respiratory rates.
f. Risk of depression, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease increases.
A, C, D, E
The correct answers are all short-term physiological responses to stress. Increased risk of immune system dysfunction, cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, and autoimmune disease are all long-term (chronic) effects of stress.
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