Comparing the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome model, you know that defenses are maximized during the stage.
A)alarm
B)exhaustion
C)resistance
D)pituitary

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The resistance stage is characterized by the body's attempt to adapt and cope with the stressor. During this stage, the body's defenses are maximized in an effort to maintain homeostasis and fight the stressor. In contrast, the alarm stage is the immediate response to the stressor, and the exhaustion stage represents the depletion of resources and eventual breakdown of the body's defenses if the stressor persists. The pituitary gland is not a stage of the general adaptation syndrome model, but rather an endocrine gland that plays a role in regulating stress response.

Comparing the Three Stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome Model