| Name | general adaptation syndrome |
| ID | GO_0051866 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Alternative ID | GO:0051868 |
| Exact synonym | general adaptation syndrome, physiological process, general adaptation syndrome, physiological response, physiological process during general adaptation syndrome, physiological response during general adaptation syndrome |
| Description | General adaptation syndrome is the set of changes in various organ systems of the body, especially the pituitary-endocrine system, in response to a wide range of strong external stimuli, both physiological and psychological. It is described as having three stages: alarm reaction, where the body detects the external stimulus; adaptation, where the body engages defensive countermeasures against the stressor; and exhaustion, where the body begins to run out of defenses. |
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