Which of the Following Statements About General Adaptation Syndrome Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about general adaptation syndrome is TRUE?

• A) The fight-or-flight system works better in response to prolonged, repeated stressors than in response to temporary stressors.
• B) The more specific the stressor, the more unlikely adaptation will occur.
• C) Long-term exposure to stress bolsters our immune system.
• D) With prolonged exposure to stress, our bodies eventually wear out and break down.

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