Multiple choice

A person is living in much stressed state for a long time. This stress makes him prone to which of the following diseases?

  1. Hypertension

  2. Obesity

  3. AIDS

  4. All of the above

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Explanation

Chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system and HPA axis, leading to sustained elevation of cortisol and adrenaline. This prolonged activation increases heart rate, blood pressure, and vascular resistance, directly contributing to hypertension. While stress can influence eating behaviors that may lead to obesity, hypertension is the most direct physiological consequence. AIDS is caused by HIV infection, not stress.

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