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Selye proved in his research that regardless of the type of stressor,the stress syndrome is always the same.
Hans Selye
A Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the physiological effects of stress, termed the "General Adaptation Syndrome."
Alarm Phase
The initial reaction of the body to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight or flight response.
Adrenal Cortex
The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immunity, among other functions.
Glucocorticoids
A class of steroid hormones that play a critical role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses in the body.
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