Question

Stress in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stimulates ____.

A.
lower levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

B.
pro-inflammatory mechanisms

C.
production of Interleukin-1B (IL-1B)

D.
anti-inflammatory mechanisms

Answer 1

Stress in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stimulates:

**B. pro-inflammatory mechanisms**

Chronic stress can exacerbate inflammation and lead to increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.