Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to stress

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Glucocorticoids are hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to stress.

Answer: B
 Stressors are the events or situations that cause stress.

Answer: G
 General adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a concept that describes the body's response to stress, which includes three stages: alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.

Answer: E
 Alarm reaction is the first stage of GAS, which includes the initial response to stress.

Answer: A
 Stage of resistance is the second stage of GAS, during which the body adapts to the stressor and tries to return to a state of equilibrium.

Answer: F
 Stage of exhaustion is the third stage of GAS, during which the body's resources are depleted, and it becomes more susceptible to illness and disease.

Answer: C
 Adaptation refers to the body's ability to adjust and cope with stress.

Answer: D
 Stress syndrome refers to the collection of symptoms and physiological changes that occur as a result of prolonged or chronic stress.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition