Stress causes capillaries to open, which restricts bleeding if a flesh wound should occur. T/F

The stress hormone is called ....

Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat. T/F

cortisol not only causes abdominal fat to accumulate, but it also enlarges/reduces individual fat cells

The stress of caring for a disabled/dead spouse increases the risk of stroke substantially.

Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, liver cirrhosis, and ....

Stress can make acne worse. T/F

The top three stressful cities in America are Chicago, Los Angeles and .....

A 2009 CNN poll reveals that the number one reason for stress in most countries is ....

The term “stress” derives from the Greek/Latin stringere (to draw tight).

Scientists suggest that stress is part of the evolutionary drive because it has enabled humans to survive. T/F

While it is a myth that stress can turn hair gray, stress can cause hair loss. In fact, telogen effluvium (hair loss) can begin up to three days/months after a stressful event.

In 2009, the top most stressful jobs were a surgeon, commercial airline pilot, photojournalist, advertising account executive, and real estate agent/travel agent.