In What Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome Reaction to Stress

question 9

Multiple Choice

In what phase of the general adaptation syndrome reaction to stress does the body adapt to its high state of arousal in an attempt to cope with the stressor?

• A)alarm
• B)resistance
• C)exhaustion
• D)fight-or-flight

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A vital part of the immune system, consisting of organs, ducts, and nodes that transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, playing a role in protecting the body against infections and diseases.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Lingual Tonsils

Small masses of lymphatic tissue located at the base of the tongue, important for immune response against inhaled or ingested pathogens.