The general adaptation syndrome describes how the body
A) responds to stress when homeostasis is disrupted.
B) functions when the fight-or-flight mechanism has been deactivated.
C) maintains homeostasis through stressful situations.
D) transitions from an alert state to deep sleep.
A
You might also like to view...
James went out on the town over the weekend and consumed the following alcohol-containing drinks: a.2 shots of tequila (1.5 oz; 80 proof)b.3 beers (12 oz; 4.5 percent alcohol)c.5 oz wine (12 percent alcohol)Determine how much alcohol James consumed and translate this into number of drinks (one drink is 1.25 oz of 80 proof liquor; 12 oz beer; 5 oz table wine). If he weighed 200 lbs and consumed these beverages over a 4 hour period, what would be his blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? What activities would you encourage James to avoid based on these readings? What other factors may affect James BAC and response to alcohol?
What will be an ideal response?
Each finger or digit contains three individual bones (except for the thumb, which contains two), each of which is known as a ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Something that disrupts homeostasis is known as ________.
A. stress B. a stressor C. distress D. eustress
What is a feature of the small fragments presented by MHC-I proteins?
They are large proteins from the host. They are small fragments of nucleic acids, 8-10 nucleotides in length. They are small peptides, roughly 8-10 amino acids long. They are derived from bacteria.