GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME

Question 1

THE FIRST STAGE - ALARM REACTION STAGE

Answer 1

IN THIS STAGE, THE PERSON IS INTRODUCED TO THE STRESS AND THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM RELEASES THE HORMONES AND THE ADRENAL-PITUITARY CORTEX IS ACTIVATED. PERSON READY FOR FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

Question 2

RESISTANCE STAGE

Answer 2

WHEN STRESS IS PROLONGED, THE PARASYMPATHETIC SYSTEM CALLS FOR MORE CAUTIOUS USE OF RESOURCES. EFFORTS ARE PUT TO COPE WITH THE SITUATION GENERALLY BY CONFRONTING.

Question 3

EXHAUSTION STAGE

Answer 3

WHEN STRESSOR CONTINUES, THE SYSTEMS USED IN EARLIER STAGES ARE INEFFECTIVE. SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STRESS-RELATED DISEASES INCREASE.