What Is the Correct Sequence of Stages in the General

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

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

Understand the basic distinctions and definitions of endocrine and exocrine glands, including their structures and modes of secretion.

Comprehend the mechanisms of hormonal signaling, including the role of target cells and the significance of receptors in hormonal action.

Recognize the physiological effects of specific hormones, including those involved in metabolism, growth, and development.

Grasp the principles of intercellular communication in animals, with an emphasis on endocrine and neuroendocrine signaling pathways.

---

Definitions:

Ozone Molecules

Triatomic molecules consisting of three oxygen atoms, crucial for absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation in the Earth's atmosphere.

Molecular Oxygen

A diatomic molecule composed of two oxygen atoms, O2, essential for most forms of life on Earth due to its role in cellular respiration.

Wildlife Habitats

Natural environments in which various species of wild plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms live and interact.

Increased Temperature

A rise in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, often associated with global warming and climate change.