Major hallmarks of the ebb phase of stress are
a. hypothermia and lethargy.
b. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
c. increased catabolism of macronutrients.
d. hyperthermia and increased nitrogen ex-cretion.
A
Hypothermia, lethargy, and decreased oxygen consumption are characteristics of the ebb phase of stress. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are not caused by any phase of stress. Increased cata-bolism of macronutrients, hyperthermia, and increased nitrogen excretion occur in the flow phase of stress.
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