Asked by
Jayce Villa
on Nov 30, 2024Verified
According to the general adaptation syndrome, the levels of endocrine and sympathetic activity in the __________ are lower than the levels in the alarm reaction but still higher than normal.
A) refractory stage
B) flight-or-flight stage
C) exhaustion stage
D) resistance stage
General Adaptation Syndrome
A framework that outlines how the body responds to stress over both immediate and extended periods, identified by three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Endocrine Activity
The function of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily processes.
Resistance Stage
The second phase of the stress response, where the body tries to adapt to the stressor.
- Describe the biological reactions triggered by stress and the function of the immune system in this process.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the biological reactions triggered by stress and the function of the immune system in this process.