PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The stage of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome in which an organism initially responds to a stressor is called
A
resistance.
B
exhaustion.
C
alarm reaction.
D
counter shock.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The alarm reaction stage of general adaptation syndrome is the body’s initial response to stress. The sympathetic nervous system is activated by the sudden release of hormones. You may better know this stage as the fight-or-flight response.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Alarm reaction stage. The alarm reaction stage refers to the initial symptoms the body experiences when under stress. You may be familiar with the “fight-or-flight” response, which is a physiological response to stress.

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