Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because __________.
A. stress-related hormones are toxic for cardiac cells
B. stress can increase blood pressure, which leads to heart attacks and strokes
C. prolonged activation of the parasympathetic nervous system damages heart tissue
D. stress increases consumption of fatty foods, which clog the arteries
Answer: B
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