The stress of her husband's death and her increased work responsibilities led Irene to start overeating junk foods that triggered high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.This best illustrates that persistent stress often

A) diverts blood from the skeletal muscles to the body's digestive organs.
B) prevents the release of fat from the body's stored energy reserves.
C) encourages unhealthy behaviors that contribute to poor health.
D) stimulates increased production of natural killer cells.

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Ashley Mazzotta · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This answer is supported by the scenario described, as Irene's stress led to overeating junk foods and ultimately resulted in health problems. This illustrates how persistent stress can encourage unhealthy behaviors that contribute to poor health. Options A and B are not supported by the scenario described, and option D is not a likely outcome of persistent stress.

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