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Psychosomatic Diseases and Stress-Related Physical Ailments

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of these medical conditions are thought to have more stress components than others? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
migraine headache
B
low back pain
C
the flu
D
high blood pressure
E
sprained ankle

Explanation

Migraine headaches, low back pain, and high blood pressure can be influenced or worsened by stress, so they are thought to have stress components. The flu is an infection caused by a virus, and a sprained ankle is an injury; stress is not considered a primary component of either condition.

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