Which of the following is a health-related stress response?

• A. Headaches
• B. Nausea
• C. Dizziness
• D. Fever

Answer: (A)

A common health-related stress response is headaches. When stress activates the body’s natural fight-or-flight system, muscles in the neck, shoulders, and scalp tend to tighten, and blood flow dynamics in the brain can change. This combination frequently produces tension headaches or can trigger migraines, making headaches a direct physical sign of stress.

Fever isn’t a stress response; it’s typically a sign of infection or illness. Nausea and dizziness can occur with stress, but they are less specific and can arise from many non-stress-related causes such as digestion issues or inner‑ear problems. So headaches best illustrate a health-related stress response in these options.