During a recent lecture to a class of anatomy and physiology students, a nursing instructor lectures on stress and adaptive processes
The instructor explains how hypertension and cardiovascular disease can occur over time if a state of chronic arousal develops. In a state of chronic arousal, what can happen within the body?
A) Blood pressure decreases.
B) Serum glucose levels drop.
C) Tumors may develop.
D) Infections are diminished.
Ans: C
Feedback: If the sympathetic adrenal-medullary response is prolonged or excessive, a state of chronic arousal develops that may lead to high (not low) blood pressure, arteriosclerotic changes, and cardiovascular disease. If the production of ACTH is prolonged or excessive, behavior patterns of withdrawal and depression are seen. In addition, the immune response is decreased, and infections and tumors may develop.
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