During the resistance stage of general adaptation syndrome, what happens to the body?

During the resistance stage of general adaptation syndrome, the body continues to adapt to the stressor that it is facing. This stage follows the initial alarm phase, where the body identifies the stressor and activates its fight or flight response. In the resistance stage, the body mobilizes its resources to cope with the ongoing stress.

During this phase, physiological processes, such as hormone release and increased heart rate, continue to support the body’s efforts to endure and manage the stressor. The goal of this adaptation is to restore balance while still dealing with the external challenge. If the stressor persists and the body successfully adapts, it can return to homeostasis. However, if the stressor continues for too long without resolution, it may lead to depletion of the body’s resources, potentially resulting in the exhaustion stage.

In contrast, the other options describe situations that do not correctly represent the resistance phase. The body does not shut down, nor does it enter panic, and the stressor is not removed during this stage. Instead, the focus is on sustained adaptation and management of stress.