The Third Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Is

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Multiple Choice

The third stage of the general adaptation syndrome is:

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

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Definitions:

Stomach Acids

The digestive fluids secreted by the stomach’s lining, consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor, crucial for breaking down food and killing pathogens.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach; it's responsible for transporting food and liquids.

Digestive System

is a series of organs that convert food into essential nutrients that are absorbed into the body and eliminate unused waste material.

Rectum

The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus, where stool is stored before being expelled from the body.