Patients who received recordings designed to ________ both before and after surgery reported better wound healing.
A) increase heart rate and blood pressure
B) inhibit activity in the limbic system
C) reduce cortisol levels
D) encourage relaxation

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Patients who listen to recordings designed to encourage relaxation before and after surgery show better wound healing. This suggests that the recordings were effective in reducing stress and promoting relaxation, which could have positive effects on the body's healing processes. Option A is incorrect as it describes an undesirable effect of the recordings on the body. Option B is incorrect as inhibiting activity in the limbic system could have negative effects on emotions and memory. Option C is incorrect as cortisol levels may not be directly related to wound healing.

Patients Who Received Recordings Designed to ________ Both Before and After