The Total Number of Protons in the Nucleus of an Atom

question 3

True/False

The total number of protons in the nucleus of an atom determines the atomic number.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body’s resources are depleted leading to decreased resistance to stress and potential health issues.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Selye

Hans Selye, a scientist known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body, defining the General Adaptation Syndrome.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to prolonged stress, proposed by Hans Selye.