Which syndrome includes the alarm reaction stage, resistance stage, and exhaustion stage?
a. Local adaptation syndrome
b. General adaptation syndrome
c. Total adaptation syndrome
d. Absolute adaptation syndrome
B
After the initial alarm stage (of the general adaptation syndrome), the body stabilizes and physi-ologic processes return to normal levels. This is followed by the resistance stage. If the stressor lasts too long, the individual may enter the third stage of adaptation, which is exhaustion.
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