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Terms in this set (6)Selye theory General Adaptation Syndrome Three phases Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion Alarm Phase sympathetic fight or flight response is activated with release of catecholamines & ACTH Resistance Phase Second phase of the GAS, during which the body adapts to and maintains resources to cope with the stressor. Exhaustion Phase The third stage of GAS in which stress continues beyond the body's ability to adapt, leading to potential physiological and structural breakdown. Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a theory of adaptation to biologic stress. Selye compared the GAS with the life process: childhood, adulthood, and later years. What would occur during "adulthood" in the GAS? A. Stressful events occur and resistance or adaptation occurs A. Stressful events occur and resistance or adaptation occurs Students also viewedprep u chapter 6772 terms Erika_nurselife Chapter 67: Interaction of Body and Mind45 terms jmorden85 General adaptation syndrome72 terms Rayyeet115 general adaptation syndrome47 terms Ada0526 Sets found in the same folderMental Health LAP 148 terms mandeestudy Chapter 49: Assessment and Management of Patients…40 terms Kimberly_Marrero13 Chapter 2440 terms tiffany_nicole31 Chap 20-Assessment of Respiratory Function40 terms cm0328 Other sets by this creatorEar & Eye Questions10 terms Sarah_Salas7 Mental Health ATI 4,9,11,21,2922 terms Sarah_Salas7 Developmental Milestones6 terms Sarah_Salas7 Medications by Suffixes25 terms Sarah_Salas7 Other Quizlet setsCorrections Orders - Chapter 10030 terms jessica_angelina7 Exam 325 terms awagne48 7 Science Chapter 2 study guide11 terms Holly_ChrestTeacher Recommended textbook solutions
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What are the stages of the general adaptation syndrome quizlet?Endocrinologist Hans Selye described the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) where initial observations about infectious reactions led to the discovery that stress can lead to infection, illness, disease and death. There are three stages that he discovered: Alarm, Resistance and Exhaustion.
What is the general adaptation syndrome quizlet?General adaptation syndrome. The body's organized response to stress, as elucidated by Hans Selye. It progresses through three stages: the stage of alarm; the stage of resistance, and the stage of exhaustion.
What 3 stages make up the general adaptation syndrome?Selye identified these stages as alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Understanding these different responses and how they relate to each other may help you cope with stress.
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