Author Question: Which of these physiologic changes occur during the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome ... (Read 61 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these physiologic changes occur during the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

a. cool, pale skin; shivering; and perspiration of the hands and soles of the feet
b. loss of equilibrium, tinnitus, and hypertension
c. physical exhaustion, tachypnea, and shortness of breath
d. tachycardia, hyperventilation, and nausea and vomiting

Question 2

The body is exposed to stressors and attempts to maintain balance or equilibrium among all of the needs of the body. This is BEST described as:

a. homeostasis c. general adaptation syndrome
b. catharsis d. adaptation

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) consists of three stages: alarm or crisis, adaptation or resistance (fight or flight), and exhaustion. In the alarm or crisis stage, the body experiences physiologic changes such as shivering, sweating palms and soles of feet, and cool, pale skin. Intense stress produces changes such as dilated pupils, dry mouth, pounding heart, nausea, and diarrhea.

Answer to Question 2

A
The balance or equilibrium among all of the needs of the body is known as homeostasis. Stressors cause chemical and structural changes in the body. The body attempts to maintain this balance among the physical, psychological, sociocultural, intellectual, and spiritual needs.