As You Encounter a Stressor in the Environment, You Shift

question 38

Multiple Choice

As you encounter a stressor in the environment, you shift into the Alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome (GAS) . Which of the following should you expect during this phase?

• A)An increase in serotonin
• B)An increase in protein kinase C
• C)An increase in cortisol
• D)An increase in hydrocortisone
• E)A decrease in dopamine

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