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Selye's General Adaptation Syndrom ( GAS ) Flashcards

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Alarm reaction ( shock ) and resistance to stress

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  • resistance to stress below normal

* body acts as though it’s injured. Blood and body temp drop

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Alarm reaction ( countershock ) and resistance to stress

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  • resistance to stress is above normal

* Sympathetic nervous system activated with FFF response and adrenaline released

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Resistance

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  • resistance to stress above normal

* cortisol released and unnecessary functions shut down ( appearing all normal )

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Exhaustion

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  • resistance to stress is below normal

* resources are depleted and immune system is left weakened with individual susceptible to illness

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