In the context of the alarm reaction, once a threat is removed, the body returns to a higher state of arousal.

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The alarm reaction is the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), which is the body's response to stressors including threats. Once the threat is removed, the body typically returns to its normal state of arousal, rather than a higher state. The second stage of the GAS is the stage of resistance, during which the body tries to adapt to the ongoing stressor.

In the Context of the Alarm Reaction, Once a Threat