The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Theorizes That Stress

question 68

Multiple Choice

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) theorizes that stress

• A) is always unpleasant.
• B) can be either eustress or distress.
• C) follows a very unpredictable pattern.
• D) is unrelated to disease.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical impulses.

Reticular Formation

An extensive network of neurons located in the brainstem, playing a key role in controlling arousal, attention, and sleep-wake cycles.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the forebrain that functions as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the sensory organs to the cerebral cortex.

Sensory Information

The data received by the senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, which is then interpreted by the brain.