Why is it common for people to fall ill after stressful events like exams?

Understanding Stress and the Immune System

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Due to lack of exercise during stressful periods.
Because they eat unhealthy food during exams.
Due to the immune system's response to stress and bad habits.
Because they are exposed to more germs during exams.
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What is the primary hormone involved in the body's response to stress?
Melatonin
Cortisol
Insulin
Adrenaline
3.
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What is the role of cortisol during stress?
It promotes sleep.
It signals a shift in immune response.
It increases appetite.
It decreases heart rate.
4.
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How does the immune system change its focus during stress?
It stops functioning completely.
It shifts from cellular to humoral immunity.
It focuses on fighting all pathogens equally.
It increases cellular immunity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why might the immune system shift to humoral immunity during stress?
To fight all pathogens at once.
To increase overall immunity.
To limit the feeling of being sick.
To conserve energy for the body.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens to the immune system when stress levels return to normal?
It remains in a stressed state.
It relaxes too much, reducing immune activity.
It starts attacking the body's own cells.
It becomes hyperactive.
7.
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What is a potential risk after the immune system relaxes post-stress?
Better digestion
Higher susceptibility to infections
Improved memory
Increased energy levels
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