Prolonged Stress Can Result in Cardiovascular Disease Because

Multiple Choice

Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because

A) stress-related hormones are toxic for cardiac cells.
B) stress can increase blood pressure which leads to heart attacks and strokes.
C) prolonged activation of the parasympathetic nervous system damages heart tissue.
D) stress increases consumption of fatty foods that clog the arteries.
E) activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces more wear and tear on the cardiovascular system.