Question

Heart disease and depression may both result when chronic stress triggers persistent inflammation. reduced cortisol levels. the production of lymphocytes. elevated oxytocin levels.

Answer 1

The right answer is that it triggers persistant inflammation.

The molecules of inflammation can affect the functions of all organs, including the brain. They are significantly higher in depressives. The immune system is involved and very often the bowel is the starting point, then the brain and the heart.