Which is an example of an impact of stress on the body?

• A. Instant weight loss without any cause
• B. Migraine headaches
• C. Improved digestion
• D. Enhanced immune response

Answer: (B)

When the body experiences stress, it triggers a cascade of hormonal and physiological changes that can manifest as physical symptoms. This “fight-or-flight” response often causes muscle tension, changes in blood flow, and neurochemical shifts in the brain. Those changes can contribute to migraine headaches, making them a common way stress shows up in the body.

Instant weight loss with no clear cause isn’t a typical stress effect; stress can influence appetite and weight in varying ways over time. Improved digestion is not usually linked to stress; in fact, stress often disrupts digestion. Enhanced immune response is not a standard outcome of chronic stress, which more commonly impairs immune function.