Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 40.4, Problem 4R
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The process, by which chronic stress causes stress-related diseases.

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Stress, when present over a longer period of time becomes chronic and can cause serious ailments in the body. Chronic stress is the result of activation of stress response system for a longer time.

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