D. the heart can no longer maintain its regur pur 2. Stress increases the risk of heart disease by
a. increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
b. causing plaque to form in arteries.
c. strengthening the heart.
d. increasing blood pressure.

best answer is f

out of the choices i'd say d the ability to set goals, mainly because to desire to continue you need motivation but it isn't motivation in that part, but setting goals means you have an endgame and you want to reach it which sums up motivation.