What typically happens during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

ARisk of illness begins to increase.
BThe body attempts to regain internal balance.
CThe adrenal glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
DThe emergency state ends.

C is the correct answer guys!

Hans Selye presented the model of three predictable stages which is uses by the body in response to the stressors or stress condition, it is called as general adaption syndrome or GAS.

The first stage of this theory or model is the alarm stage which provides energy in a burst. In this stage, the heart rate increases, cortisol, and adrenal hormones are released in the blood. These hormones act as a stress hormones and provide fight or flight response during the alarm stage of GAS.

Thus, the correct answer is option - C.

What typically happens during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome? ARisk of illness begins to increase. BThe body attempts to regain internal balance. CThe adrenal glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. DThe emergency state ends. C is the correct answer guys!

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What typically happens during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

ARisk of illness begins to increase.
BThe body attempts to regain internal balance.
CThe adrenal glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
DThe emergency state ends.

C is the correct answer guys!