Which Organ Is Stimulated During the Alarm Phase of the General

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which organ is stimulated during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) ?

• A)Adrenal cortex
• B)Hypothalamus
• C)Anterior pituitary
• D)Limbic system

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