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