Which of the following statements is true about stress?

A) Even serious chronic illnesses such as cancer are linked to stress.
B) The human body reacts to the first signs of stress by shutting down the sympathetic nervous system.
C) It is not possible to recognize the fight-or-flight feelings of immediate stressors.
D) In the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the human body shuts down the parasympathetic nervous system to cope with stress.

Research has shown that stress can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illnesses such as cancer.

Answer: None of the other choices are true.
The body actually activates the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress, fight-or-flight feelings can be recognized, and in the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the parasympathetic nervous system remains active to help restore balance after the stressor has passed.