During Which Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Does the Pituitary

question 55

Multiple Choice

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the pituitary gland signal the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol with these stress hormones being dumped into the bloodstream with some bodily processes speeding up and others slowing down?

• A) alarm reaction
• B) activation stage
• C) stage of resistance
• D) defensive reaction

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