Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on March 16, 2023
Question 1/8

Why does stress make your heart race?

  • Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life.
  • Your heart’s electrical system goes haywire, temporarily.
Question 2/8

Your heart gets used to everyday frustrations.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/8

Long-term stress causes ...

  • A weakened immune system
  • Ulcers
  • Both
Question 4/8

Your teeth are the one part of your body that stress doesn’t mess up.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/8

What helps tame the effects of stress?

  • Daily exercise
  • Red wine (in moderation)
  • Vitamin C
Question 6/8

Anything that lowers stress is good for you.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/8

What does your liver do when you’re stressed?

  • Clears fewer toxins
  • Makes more blood sugar
  • Makes more bile
Question 8/8

Some stress is helpful.

  • True
  • False