Winona quit her job last year to care for her husband, Phil, whom she loves very much. Phil has Alzheimer's disease. Winona does not sleep well at all and hasn't for quite some time. Which of the following is likely true regarding Winona?

a) Winona's inner strength will make her exempt from the negative effects of stress.

b) Winona has a higher risk of developing a viral or bacterial infection.

c) Winona will experience an immediate boost in immune system functioning once Phil passes away and she can begin sleeping again.

d) Winona will likely have a high antibody count due to her stress level.

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Maia Barber

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23 November, 11:52

Winona quit her job last year to care for her husband, Phil, whom she loves very much. Phil has Alzheimer's disease. Winona does not sleep well at all and hasn't for quite some time. Which of the following is likely true regarding Winona?

a) Winona's inner strength will make her exempt from the negative effects of stress.

b) Winona has a higher risk of developing a viral or bacterial infection.

c) Winona will experience an immediate boost in immune system functioning once Phil passes away and she can begin sleeping again.

d) Winona will likely have a high antibody count due to her stress level.

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Cullen Erickson · Answer 1

b) Winona has a higher risk of developing a viral or bacterial infection

Explanation:

If Winona is experiencing an extremely stressful situation, her immune system can be supressedand as a consequence dhe might get sick more easily. Prolonged periods of stress can also increase your risk of several diseases, including heart disease, viral and bacterial infections and cancer.