In Response to Sustained Stress, the Body Goes Through Several

question 1

Multiple Choice

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

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

---

Definitions:

Serosa

Outermost covering of an organ or a structure that lies in a body cavity.

Lysozyme

Enzyme that is destructive to the cell walls of certain bacteria; present in tears and some other fluids of the body.

Mucus

Mucus is a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces in various parts of the body, such as the nose, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are essential for growth, metabolism, and other bodily functions.