During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body
A) is in a relaxed state.
B) responds to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) readjusts, regulating body systems to establish a new level of homeostasis.
D) can no longer react effectively to normal life situations.

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During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body readjusts and regulates its systems to cope with stress, aiming to establish a new level of homeostasis. This stage follows the initial alarm reaction and precedes the potential exhaustion stage if the stress persists.

During the Resistance Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, the Body