Question

According to Hans Selye, the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) involves three stages. What is the correct sequence?

• A. Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion
• B. Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance
• C. Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
• D. Exhaustion, Resistance, Alarm

Hint:

Remember GAS using: \[ A \rightarrow R \rightarrow E \] which stands for: \[ \text{Alarm} \rightarrow \text{Resistance} \rightarrow \text{Exhaustion} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Hans Selye introduced the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) to explain how the body responds to stress over time. According to this theory, stress responses occur in three sequential stages: \[ \text{Alarm Stage} \] \[ \text{Resistance Stage} \] \[ \text{Exhaustion Stage} \] Alarm Stage:
The body recognizes the stressor and activates the fight-or-flight response. Adrenaline and stress hormones increase rapidly. Resistance Stage:
The body attempts to adapt and cope with the stressor while maintaining physiological balance. Exhaustion Stage:
If stress continues for a prolonged period, body resources become depleted, leading to fatigue and illness.

Step 1: Arrange the stages in proper order.
The correct sequence is: \[ \text{Alarm} \rightarrow \text{Resistance} \rightarrow \text{Exhaustion} \]

Step 2: Match with the options.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion}} \]