Which One of the Following Is NOT a Stage of the General

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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

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Definitions:

K-Selected Species

K-selected species are organisms that tend to have fewer offspring, longer gestation periods, and more parental care, thriving in stable environments.

S-Shaped Growth Curve

A pattern of population growth that starts slowly, accelerates, and then slows down again, leveling off when carrying capacity is reached, resembling the shape of an "S".

Survivorship Curve

A graph showing the proportion or number of individuals surviving at each age for a given species or group, used in demography and ecology.

Mountain Gorilla

A subspecies of the eastern gorilla that lives in mountainous forests, known for its thick fur adapted to cold climates and endangered status due to habitat loss and poaching.