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Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat. T/F
True
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.
months
In 2009, the top most stressful jobs were a surgeon, commercial airline pilot, photojournalist, advertising account executive, and real estate agent/travel agent.
real estate agent
The top three stressful cities in America are Chicago, Los Angeles and .....
New York
Stress may account for 3/30% of all infertility problems.
30
Stress in men can affect sperm count and motility and can cause erectile dysfunction. T/F
True
Stress can make acne worse. T/F
True
The stress hormone is called ....
Cortisol
cortisol not only causes abdominal fat to accumulate, but it also enlarges/reduces individual fat cells
enlarges
Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, liver cirrhosis, and ....
suicide
The stress of caring for a disabled/dead spouse increases the risk of stroke substantially.
disabled
. Chronic stress can impair the developmental growth in children by blocking/ lowering the production of growth hormone
lowering
A 2009 CNN poll reveals that the number one reason for stress in most countries is ....
money
The term “stress” derives from the Greek/Latin stringere (to draw tight).
Latin
Stress causes capillaries to open, which restricts bleeding if a flesh wound should occur. T/F
False - close
Scientists suggest that stress is part of the evolutionary drive because it has enabled humans to survive. T/F
True
