Multiple Choice
During the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome, which of the following events is most likely to occur?
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13. Stress and Health
General Adaptation Syndrome
Multiple Choice
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by continued activation of the nervous and endocrine systems?
A
Resistance phase
B
Alarm phase
C
Recovery phase
D
Exhaustion phase
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three main phases: Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion.
Identify the Alarm phase as the initial reaction to stress, where the body activates the nervous and endocrine systems to prepare for a 'fight or flight' response.
Recognize that the Resistance phase follows the Alarm phase and is characterized by the body's continued activation of the nervous and endocrine systems to cope with the ongoing stressor.
Note that during the Resistance phase, the body attempts to adapt and maintain a state of alertness, using energy to resist the stress.
Understand that the Exhaustion phase occurs if the stress continues for too long, leading to depletion of the body's resources and possible breakdown, while the Recovery phase is when the body returns to normal after stress is removed.
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