Which of the following is the correct order for the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome?
A) alarm, resistance, exhaustion
B) resistance, alarm, exhaustion
C) exhaustion, resistance, alarm
D) alarm, exhaustion, resistance

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The correct order for the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome is alarm (the initial reaction to stress), followed by resistance (the body's attempt to adapt to the stress), and finally exhaustion (when the body can no longer cope with the stress and resources are depleted). Option A lists the three stages in this correct order.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Order for the Three