Sophia is an air traffic controller.If she fails in her job,planes could crash and hundreds of people could die.While she is at work,she must be constantly alert and pay close attention.Although she is outwardly healthy,Sophia's blood pressure and blood sugar levels are high,and her body is secreting excess amounts of corticosteroids.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Sophia in?
A) resistance
B) alarm reaction
C) exhaustion
D) defensive

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Sophia is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome. In this stage, the body tries to adapt to the stressor, and physiological responses such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, and increased secretion of corticosteroids are common as the body attempts to cope with the ongoing stress.

Sophia Is an Air Traffic Controller