Which of the following effects of stress would predispose an organism to develop an infectious illness?
A) inhibition of the immune response
B) inhibition of steroid sex hormones
C) inhibition of growth
D) inhibition of the inflammatory responses
E) high blood pressure
Answer: A
Rationale: Inhibition of the immune response would predispose an organism to develop an infectious illness to stress.
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