After the initial alarm stage in GAS, which stage follows?

After the initial alarm stage in GAS, which stage follows?

• A. Resistance
• B. Exhaustion
• C. Recovery
• D. Activation

Answer: (A)

General Adaptation Syndrome is the body's staged response to stress, moving from an immediate alarm reaction to a longer-lasting coping phase, and finally to depletion if the stress continues. After the alarm stage, the body enters the resistance phase, where it tries to defend against the ongoing stress by sustaining metabolic and hormonal adjustments (like continued cortisol release and energy mobilization) to cope with the challenge. If the stress persists and resources dwindle, the system progresses to exhaustion, leading to reduced ability to resist and increased vulnerability. So, the stage that follows the initial alarm reaction is resistance.

General Adaptation Syndrome is the body's staged response to stress, moving from an immediate alarm reaction to a longer-lasting coping phase, and finally to depletion if the stress continues. After the alarm stage, the body enters the resistance phase, where it tries to defend against the ongoing stress by sustaining metabolic and hormonal adjustments (like continued cortisol release and energy mobilization) to cope with the challenge. If the stress persists and resources dwindle, the system progresses to exhaustion, leading to reduced ability to resist and increased vulnerability. So, the stage that follows the initial alarm reaction is resistance.