Research has associated stress levels with infectious diseases. Which fact best supports the rationale for this statement?
A) Stress impairs sleep patterns.
B) Stress decreases the immune response.
C) Stress increases weight.
D) Stress decreases concentration.
Ans: B
Feedback: Studies have shown the negative effects of stress on health and a cause-and-effect relationship between stress and infectious diseases, traumatic injuries (eg, motor vehicle crashes), and some chronic illnesses. It is well known that stress decreases the immune response, thereby making individuals more susceptible to infectious diseases. The other options can also be correct in certain individuals, but they are not the fact that best supports the question.
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