In older adults, chronic stress increases the risk of chronic
inflammation and metabolic syndrome because:
A. Chronic stress increases cortisol, which increases
inflammation, which suppresses insulin signaling.
B. Chronic stress increases cortisol, which decreases
inflammation, which stimulates insulin signaling.
C. Chronic stress decreases cortisol, which increases
inflammation, which suppresses insulin signaling.
D. Chronic stress decreases cortisol, which decreases
inflammation, which stimulates insulin signaling.