According to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, the Shift to Sympathetic

question 320

Multiple Choice

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, the shift to sympathetic dominance occurs in the ___________________ stage.

• A)alarm reaction
• B)resistance
• C)exhaustion
• D)alarm reaction and resistance

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Definitions:

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