13. Stress and Health
General Adaptation Syndrome
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During which phase of general adaptation syndrome are you most susceptible to illness?
A
Alarm Phase
B
Resistance Phase
C
Exhaustion Phase
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Understand the concept of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which is a three-stage response that the body has to stress, developed by Hans Selye.
Identify the three phases of GAS: Alarm Phase, Resistance Phase, and Exhaustion Phase.
In the Alarm Phase, the body recognizes the stressor and initiates a fight-or-flight response, releasing stress hormones like adrenaline.
During the Resistance Phase, the body attempts to adapt to the stressor, maintaining a state of alertness and trying to return to homeostasis.
In the Exhaustion Phase, the body's resources are depleted after prolonged exposure to the stressor, making it more susceptible to illness and disease due to weakened immune function.
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