Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?
A. Your pupils constrict.
B. Your blood pressure increases.
C. Your body temperature drops
D. Your heart rate decreases.
B. Your blood pressure increases.
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A. can repair damaged cellular proteins and restore homeostasis. B. can lead to an increased degree of cellular injury. C. can lead to further disruptions in homeostasis. D. can lead to an increased production of free radicals.
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