During this stage of stress response, the body continues to battle the stressor and remains in a continued state of elevated arousal. The increased levels of the stress steroids eventually begin to harm the individual's organs; because the immune system has remained on "high alert" for a prolonged period of time, it begins to weaken, placing the individual at a greater risk of becoming ill.

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This description outlines the Stage of Resistance in the General Adaptation Syndrome model of stress, where the body has adapted to the presence of the stressor but continues to remain in a state of alert, leading to potential harm over time due to prolonged stress hormone levels.

During This Stage of Stress Response, the Body Continues to Battle