The stage of the general adaptation syndrome consisting of an increase in physiological arousal is the stage of
A) resistance.
B) alarm.
C) exhaustion.
D) combat preparation.

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The stage of alarm is characterized by an increase in physiological arousal as the body prepares to respond to a stressor. The other stages of the general adaptation syndrome are resistance and exhaustion, but neither of these stages specifically mentions an increase in arousal. The option of combat preparation is not a recognized stage in the general adaptation syndrome model.

The Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Consisting of an Increase