Which sequence lists the stages of General Adaptation Syndrome correctly?

Which sequence lists the stages of General Adaptation Syndrome correctly?

• A. Stage 1: Alarm; Stage 2: Resistance; Stage 3: Exhaustion
• B. Stage 1: Alarm; Stage 2: Exhaustion; Stage 3: Resistance
• C. Stage 1: Resistance; Stage 2: Alarm; Stage 3: Exhaustion
• D. Stage 1: Alarm; Stage 2: Resistance; Stage 3: Exhaustion

Answer: (D)

General Adaptation Syndrome describes how the body responds to stress in a specific order: Alarm sparks the initial fight-or-flight reaction, Resistance is the period of adaptation where the body tries to cope, and Exhaustion occurs when resources are depleted after prolonged stress. The correct sequence lists Alarm first, then Resistance, then Exhaustion, which matches this model of a progressive response to ongoing stress. The other options misplace stages, such as putting Exhaustion before Resistance or skipping the initial Alarm reaction, which doesn’t reflect how the body actually responds over time.

General Adaptation Syndrome describes how the body responds to stress in a specific order: Alarm sparks the initial fight-or-flight reaction, Resistance is the period of adaptation where the body tries to cope, and Exhaustion occurs when resources are depleted after prolonged stress. The correct sequence lists Alarm first, then Resistance, then Exhaustion, which matches this model of a progressive response to ongoing stress. The other options misplace stages, such as putting Exhaustion before Resistance or skipping the initial Alarm reaction, which doesn’t reflect how the body actually responds over time.