Question

412. In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is there a breakdown to

internal organs and a weakening of the immune system?
(A) Alarm
(B) Resistance
(C) Exhaustion
(D) Relaxation
(E) Negative

Answer 1

The correct answer is option c. In the stage of exhaustion, there is breakdown of internal organs and weakening of the immune system in the general adaptation syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

The breakdown of internal organs and weakening of the immune system occur in the stage of exhaustion in the general adaptation syndrome.

During this stage, if the stress continues for a longer term, individuals may suffer from symptoms such as depression, suppressed immune response, severe fatigue, or even a fatal heart attack.

The symptoms during the stage of exhaustion are mediated by the hormones of the adrenal cortex, especially cortisol, released as a result of signals from the HPA axis.