The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general ________, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


stress syndrome

The general stress syndrome is a group of physiologic responses to stress. It is caused primarily by the release of hormones.

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