Stress and Health – High School Health Education Guide | Causes, Effects, and Symptoms of Stress

Stress and Health
Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system?
A.
Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.
B.
Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders.
C.
Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets.
D.
Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia. - A.
Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?
A.
chest pain
B.
mood swings
C.
irritability
D.
restlessness - A.
chest pain

The hormones released due to stress lead to increased risk of pregnancy.
T F - FALSE

Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?
A.
Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors.
B.
Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms.
C.
Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.
D.
Stress can affect the mind and the body. - C.
Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.
A.