Question

a major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is ______
a. diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation
b. elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers
c. elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
d. diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers

Explanation:

changes from stress are elevation (not diminishment) and overeating is a behavioral/metabolic effect, not a direct gastrointestinal system side effect. Diminished gastrin would not cause constipation as a primary stress-related GI effect.

Answer:

changes from stress are elevation (not diminishment) and overeating is a behavioral/metabolic effect, not a direct gastrointestinal system side effect. Diminished gastrin would not cause constipation as a primary stress-related GI effect.