Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Third Phase

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the third phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

• A) The bodily signs characteristic of the alarm reaction virtually disappear, and resistance rises above normal.
• B) The body shows the changes characteristic of the first exposure to a stressor.
• C) Following long-continued exposure to the same stressor, to which the body becomes adjusted, eventually adaptation energy is exhausted.
• D) Resistance ensues if continued exposure to the stressor is compatible with adaptation.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements.

Smooth Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue found in various organs, such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, that is not under conscious control.

Orbicularis Oris

A circular muscle around the mouth that controls the movements of the mouth and lips, crucial for speech and facial expressions.

Orbicularis Oculi

A muscle in the face that encircles the eye, responsible for enabling blinking and squinting.