During Which Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Is the Body

question 159

Multiple Choice

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the body better able to cope with the original stressor with its resistance to other stresses being lowered, such as when animals placed in extreme cold are more resistant to the cold, but more susceptible to infection?

• A)alarm reaction
• B)stage of resistance
• C)maintenance stage
• D)stage of resolution

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