In the resistance stage, the body does what?

• A. It resets to baseline immediately
• B. It declines and collapses
• C. It becomes immune to stress
• D. It attempts to regain energy, repair damage, restore balance

Answer: (D)

In the resistance stage, the body stays on alert and actively adapts to the ongoing stress. After the initial alarm response, energy reserves are mobilized and directed toward sustaining effort, repairing any damage that occurred, and gradually restoring internal balance despite the continued challenge. The goal is to regain energy, fix wear and tear, and maintain functioning while the stress continues. If stress remains, these coping processes can be maintained for a time, but they aren’t a return to baseline; prolonged effort can eventually lead toward exhaustion.