Adelaide hears a hissing sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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The alarm phase is characterized by the immediate response to a stressful situation or stimulus, such as the hissing sound Adelaide hears while hiking. During this stage, the body prepares for fight or flight by releasing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, resulting in increased muscle tension and blood pressure.

Adelaide Hears a Hissing Sound as She Hikes Through the Desert