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:

eating, which is a documented gastrointestinal-related side effect of stress. Gastrin levels are not primarily affected by stress in the ways described in options A and B, and stress increases (not diminishes) cortisol levels, ruling out D.

Answer:

eating, which is a documented gastrointestinal-related side effect of stress. Gastrin levels are not primarily affected by stress in the ways described in options A and B, and stress increases (not diminishes) cortisol levels, ruling out D.