Asked by Eléonore Poulalion on Jul 25, 2024

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Mr.Walsh cut his leg open severely in an accident with a chain saw.It bled profusely until he applied a pressure dressing with his shirt.After a short period of time,a clot formed and the wound stopped bleeding.According to Selye,what is this response called?

A) Alarm reaction stage
B) Stage of resistance
C) Stage of exhaustion
D) Local adaptation syndrome

Clot Formation

The process by which blood cells and fibrin strands aggregate to form a solid mass, typically in response to vascular injury.

Local Adaptation Syndrome

A response of the body's defenses to stress or injury, often localized to a specific area, involving inflammation and repair mechanisms.

  • Gain insight into the process of stress reaction.
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Sierra MchenryJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The formation of a clot and the cessation of bleeding indicate the body's response during the stage of resistance, where the body attempts to repair damage done during the initial alarm reaction stage.