The second stage of the physiological response to long-lasting stress is called the
A)stressor stage
B)resistance reaction
C)alarm reaction
D)flight-or-fight response
E)exhaustion stage

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The resistance reaction is the second stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress. This stage follows the initial alarm reaction and precedes the final exhaustion stage, where the body's resources are depleted.

The Second Stage of the Physiological Response to Long-Lasting Stress