Describe the Stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome, and Use

question 16

Essay

Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome, and use an example of a specific stressor to describe what occurs during each stage.

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Definitions:

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones, which in turn regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth.

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GTT

Glucose Tolerance Test, a test measuring the body's response to sugar (glucose) to diagnose diabetes or prediabetes.

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