Physiological responses to stress: Gas Flashcards
What does G. A. S stand for?
General adaptation syndrome
What is general adaptation syndrome?
It’s the bodies three staged response to stress which includes alarm ,resistance and exhaustion
How did Selye. Find out about gas
He experimented on rats
What is the first stage of stress response
Alarm -the threat is recognised then the hypothalamus triggers the production of adrenaline noradrenaline for fight or flight
What is the second stage of stress response
Resistance-if the stress continues the stress response uses up the buddies resources e.g. sugar and hormones and things start deteriorating e.g. The immune system becomes less effective
What is the third stage of stress response
Exhaustion-resources needed to resist a stressor at depleted which can lead to stress related illnesses
