Question

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select the correct answer.
which stage of the stress response generally occurs after very prolonged exposure to a stressor?
a. alarm
b. fatigue
c. resistance

Explanation:

The stress response has three stages: alarm (initial reaction), resistance (adapting), and exhaustion. Exhaustion occurs after prolonged stress when the body's resources are depleted. Option A (alarm) is initial, C (resistance) is adapting; B (exhaustion) matches prolonged exposure.

Answer:

B. fatigue (Note: Assuming "fatigue" here is a typo for "exhaustion" or the intended term for the exhaustion stage of the stress response. If the option was meant to be "exhaustion", the reasoning holds as exhaustion is the stage after prolonged stress.)