Question

youre studying long - term stress in foster children. one thing you find is that, among the children experiencing the most significant stress for the longest period of time is decreases in _________.
multiple choice
circulating cortisol levels
bone and muscle density
plasma glucose levels
adrenal gland function

Explanation:

Long - term stress in children can have various physiological impacts. Chronic stress is associated with decreased bone and muscle density. Cortisol (a stress hormone) can interfere with bone formation and muscle protein synthesis over time. Circulating cortisol levels are often elevated initially in stress (not decreased in the long - term in a simple linear way as the body tries to adapt). Blood glucose levels can be elevated due to stress - induced gluconeogenesis. Adrenal gland function may show changes like increased initial output but not a simple decrease in the context of the question's focus on a well - known long - term stress - related physical change.

Answer:

bone and muscle density