Which of the following is not characteristic of the Selye stress syndrome?

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Selye's stress syndrome, also known as the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), typically involves the enlargement of the adrenal cortex (not atrophy), which is responsible for increased production of cortisol, a stress hormone. The other options (B, C, D) are characteristic of the stress response described by Selye, including shrinkage of the thymus and lymphatic organs, and the development of bleeding gastrointestinal ulcers due to prolonged stress.

Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of the Selye