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According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,) biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death) can occur during the

A) exhaustion stage.
B) resistance stage.
C) coping stage.
D) alarm and mobilization stage.

Biological Damage

Physical harm or deterioration to biological organisms or systems.

Weakened Immune System

A reduced ability of the immune system to fight infections and diseases, which can be caused by a variety of factors including stress, disease, or malnutrition.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, characterized by three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

  • Seize a clear conceptualization of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome and its distinctive stages.
  • Understand the repercussions of transient and sustained stressors on health outcomes.
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