MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 74: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 74
14. While cleaning your house, you notice a large spider on the wall by your head and feel your heart rate jump up and your skin temperature grow warm. Which stage of stress response are you experiencing?
- A. Alarm
- B. Resistance
- C. Exhaustion
- D. Homeostasis
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The initial reaction to stress, which is activation of the sympathetic nervous system, is the alarm stage of stress response.