After Natter narrowly avoids a car accident,he notices that his heart is beating rapidly and he feels a "rush" from the adrenaline in his bloodstream.Natter is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A) resistance
B) alarm reaction
C) adaptation
D) exhaustion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction stage is characterized by the body's immediate response to a stressor, including the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones. This stage prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses to the stressor. In this scenario, Natter's near car accident would have triggered his body's alarm reaction stage.

After Natter Narrowly Avoids a Car Accident,he Notices That His