According to Selve's General Adaptation Theory, How Does the Body

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to Selve's general adaptation theory, how does the body react physiologically during the second stage of the stress response, known as "resistance"?

• A) The body releases epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol into the bloodstream.
• B) The body compensates at peak capacity as it tries to adapt to the stressor.
• C) The body's natural defenses begin to break down.
• D) The body becomes susceptible to illness, tissue damage, ulcers, and high blood pressure.

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EBIT

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Depreciation

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Plowback Ratio

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