Dr. Ellis works in the emergency room (E.R) of Toronto East General Hospital. For years, Dr. Ellis has been able to cope with the daily stressors that come with working in the E.R., and has only ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure. One day, however, Dr. Ellis has a sudden heart attack. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Dr. Ellis most likely experiencing?

Dr. Ellis works in the emergency room (E.R) of Toronto East General Hospital. For years, Dr. Ellis has been able to cope with the daily stressors that come with working in the E.R., and has only ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure. One day, however, Dr. Ellis has a sudden heart attack. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Dr. Ellis most likely experiencing?



a. alarm

b. resistance

c. exhaustion

d. fight or flight



Answer: c


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