Question

toxic stress is best defined as:

when the immune system and cardiac system are negatively affected
prolonged ptsd without treatment
the effect of an overwhelming or prolonged activation of the internal alarm system that can wear down the body and mind over time
adverse childhood experiences

question 4
toxic stress, or chronic stress that goes untreated, can cause what health issues?

stunted growth
addiction issues
body and brain development issues
mental health issues

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of toxic stress

The first question asks for the best definition of toxic stress. Toxic stress refers to the prolonged activation of stress response systems in the absence of protective relationships, which wears down the body and mind. This matches the third option: "The effect of an overwhelming or prolonged activation of the internal alarm system that can wear down the body and mind over time."

Analyze the health issues caused by toxic stress

The second question (labeled Question 4) asks what health issues untreated toxic stress or chronic stress can cause. Prolonged activation of stress hormones disrupts the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, leading to "Body and brain development issues."

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) When the immune system and cardiac system are negatively affected
• (B) Prolonged PTSD without treatment</mcq-correct>
• (C) The effect of an overwhelming or prolonged activation of the internal alarm system that can wear down the body and mind over time (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>(D) Adverse childhood experiences

Question 2

• (A) Stunted growth
• (B) Addiction issues
• (C) Body and brain development issues (Correct answer)
• (D) Mental health issues