Prolonged, elevated levels of stress-related hormones have been associated with all of the following conditions except: a. hypertensionb. cancerc. diabetesd. arthritis

The correct option is d) arthritis

Explanation:

In general, any disorder related to joints or the tissues around them is termed as arthritis. As it relates to joint disorders, arthritis has nothing to do with elevated stress- related hormones. Hence, option d is the correct option.

Other options, like option A is correct because prolonged stress results in hypertension. Diseases such as blood pressure fluctuations or diabetes have also known to be related to prolonged stress conditions.

answer(b) keep oxygenated and deoxygenated blood separate;