An Attribute That Determines Which Subtype Is Appropriate Is Called

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An attribute that determines which subtype is appropriate is called a discriminator.

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Definitions:

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes a threat and prepares to face or flee from it.

Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's physiological response to stress through various stages: alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion, highlighting the body's attempt to adapt to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity, facilitating a state of rest and digest.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.