Check the following paragraphs for unity. Then select the letter of the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.
-(1) Stress negatively affects many different parts of the body, from the brain to the bones. (2) It speeds up heart rate and respiration and raises blood pressure and body temperature. (3) It can interfere with metabolism, appetite, and digestion, so it can make us fat. (4) Stress weakens our immune system, too. (5) If stress continues for long periods of time, it can contribute to life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. (6) Stress also worsens depression and weakens memory by shrinking an important part of the brain, perhaps permanently. (7) Stress is good when it gives us extra jolts of adrenaline to achieve peak performance in our daily lives.
A) sentence 1
B) sentence 6
C) sentence 7

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sentence 7 does not belong in the paragraph. It presents a contrasting idea to the rest of the paragraph which focuses on the negative effects of stress on the body. Sentence 7 suggests that stress can also be good, which is not a topic discussed in the rest of the paragraph.

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