Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation. He notices his heart starts to beat fast, his palms are sweaty, and he has a general sense of increase in energy. According to the general adaptation syndrome, which phase of the stress response is he in?

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Saadat is experiencing the initial "fight or flight" response to a stressor, indicating that he is in the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome. This phase is characterized by a rapid activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

Saadat Is Walking to the Front of the Classroom in Preparation