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General Information
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| Term |
general adaptation syndrome |
ID (Ontology) |
GO:0051866 (Gene Ontology) |
| Definition |
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.[ PubMed:14847556 ] |
| Also Known As |
"general adaptation syndrome, physiological process" ; "general adaptation syndrome, physiological response" ; "physiological process during general adaptation syndrome" (for all, see Synonyms field below) |
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