Question

question 4
toxic stress, or chronic stress that goes untreated can cause what health issues?
body and brain development issues
mental health issues
stunted growth
addiction issues

Explanation:

Toxic stress is a type of chronic stress that, if untreated, can have significant negative impacts on health. It can disrupt normal physiological processes. For body and brain development, chronic stress hormones can interfere with neural connections and physical growth mechanisms. Mentally, it can lead to conditions like anxiety and depression as the stress response system becomes dysregulated. Stunted growth can occur due to hormonal imbalances (e.g., cortisol interfering with growth hormone). Addiction issues can also arise as individuals may turn to substances as a maladaptive coping mechanism to deal with the prolonged stress.

Answer:

All of the options (Body and brain development issues, Mental health issues, Stunted growth, Addiction issues) are correct as toxic stress can cause each of these health issues.