A patient who has been awaiting the results of a bone marrow biopsy for several days is experiencing stress as a result of uncertainty and the possibility that abnormal cell growth may be detected
A physical examination and blood work would most likely yield which of the following results?
A)
Increased respiratory rate; increased levels of testosterone
B)
Increased blood pressure and heart rate; increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C)
Pupil dilation; increased somatomedin C
D)
Increased gastrointestinal motility; decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Increases in ADH, blood pressure, and heart rate are all associated with the stress response. Testosterone and somatomedin C are decreased in prolonged stress exposure. Gastrointestinal motility is decreased, not increased, during stress.
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