Which of the following combination accurately portrays one phase of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?

Correct option is A

In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the Resistance phase is characterized by the body's sustained efforts to maintain homeostasis and cope with the ongoing stressor. During this phase, the body mobilizes its resources and adapts to the stressor, attempting to restore balance through various physiological mechanisms.

Information Booster - Resistance Phase:

• The resistance phase is the second stage of GAS, following the initial alarm reaction
• During this phase, the body's stress response systems work to maintain adaptation to the stressor
• Physiological processes attempt to return to normal levels while still dealing with the stressor
• The body shows increased resistance to the original stressor but decreased resistance to new stressors
• This phase can last from minutes to months depending on the stressor and individual capacity
• If successful, the body returns to normal; if unsuccessful, it progresses to exhaustion phase

Additional Knowledge:

● Exhaustion: Fight or Flight response (2): Fight or flight occurs during the alarm phase, not exhaustion
● Alarm: Bodily image (3): This combination is meaningless in the context of GAS
● Alarm: Mobilization of resources to achieve homeostasis (4): While alarm involves mobilization, it's more about immediate response than achieving homeostasis