Question

how does stress affect your musculoskeletal system? a. muscle degeneration b. tense muscles c. broken bones d. loss of muscle control

Explanation:

To determine how stress affects the musculoskeletal system, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Muscle degeneration is typically caused by factors like lack of use, disease, or aging, not directly by stress.
• Option B: When a person is stressed, the body's "fight - or - flight" response is activated. This causes muscles to tense up as a preparatory mechanism. This is a common effect of stress on the musculoskeletal system.
• Option C: Broken bones are usually the result of trauma (like falls, accidents) or conditions that weaken bones (like osteoporosis), and stress does not directly cause broken bones.
• Option D: Loss of muscle control is associated with neurological disorders, injuries to the nervous system, or certain diseases, not stress.

Answer:

B. tense muscles