Question

a major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is ____________. a diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation b elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers c elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating d diminished levels of cortisol, causing weight loss please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Stress causes elevated cortisol levels which can lead to over - eating. Gastrin levels are not directly related to stress in the way described in options A and B. Option D is incorrect as stress generally causes elevated cortisol rather than diminished levels.

Answer:

C. elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating