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Daily pressures compounded by racism and prejudice take a toll on many African-Americans in the form of
A) T lymphocytes.
B) catharsis.
C) natural killer cells.
D) high blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure
A medical condition characterized by the force of the blood against artery walls being too high, potentially leading to heart disease, stroke, and other problems.
Natural Killer Cells
A type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the body's innate immune system by attacking and destroying infected or cancerous cells.
T Lymphocytes
A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune response, recognizing and attacking infected cells and cancer cells.
- Apprehend the consequences of stress on physical health, noting its connection to poor lifestyle choices and illness proneness.
- Relate the experience of stress to specific population groups, discerning how racism, prejudice, and significant life changes contribute to stress.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the consequences of stress on physical health, noting its connection to poor lifestyle choices and illness proneness.
- Relate the experience of stress to specific population groups, discerning how racism, prejudice, and significant life changes contribute to stress.
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