The student sitting in class waiting for the final examination develops nausea and excessive gas. What is a probable cause of these symptoms?
a. Increase in the blood glucose level
b. Increase in heart rate
c. Reduction of peristalsis
d. Decrease in adrenalin
ANS: C
The stress response of decreased peristalsis will cause abdominal distention, nausea, and gas. The continued response can result in constipation.
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