In Which Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Must the Organism

question 98

Multiple Choice

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome must the organism rest due to depletion of the physical and psychological energies that were used to fight stressors?

• A)alarm
• B)resistance
• C)reaction
• D)exhaustion

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Definitions:

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

Blood Cholesterol

A lipid substance present in the blood, essential for building cells and hormones, but high levels can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring, determining various characteristics such as eye color and height.

High Cholesterol Diet

A diet rich in foods that can lead to an increase in the levels of cholesterol in the blood, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease.