Multiple Choice
According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the body's response to prolonged stress typically causes which of the following?
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13. Stress and Health
General Adaptation Syndrome
Multiple Choice
During which phase of general adaptation syndrome are you most susceptible to illness?
A
Alarm Phase
B
Resistance Phase
C
Exhaustion Phase
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which is a three-stage response that the body has to stress, developed by Hans Selye.
Identify the three phases of GAS: Alarm Phase, Resistance Phase, and Exhaustion Phase.
In the Alarm Phase, the body recognizes the stressor and initiates a fight-or-flight response, releasing stress hormones like adrenaline.
During the Resistance Phase, the body attempts to adapt to the stressor, maintaining a state of alertness and trying to return to homeostasis.
In the Exhaustion Phase, the body's resources are depleted after prolonged exposure to the stressor, making it more susceptible to illness and disease due to weakened immune function.
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