Which description best matches the Resistance stage?

• A. It involves immediate energy redirection during stress.
• B. It involves the organism starting to produce more metabolic and structural elements to withstand exposure to the damaging stress.
• C. It signals the end of adaptation.
• D. It reduces metabolic demand.

Answer: (B)

During the Resistance stage the body works to restore balance by building up its resources to cope with the ongoing stress. It begins to produce more metabolic and structural elements to withstand exposure to the damaging stress, sustaining function even as the stress continues. This follows the initial alarm response and precedes exhaustion. The immediate energy redirection describes the alarm stage, the “end of adaptation” describes exhaustion, and reducing metabolic demand isn’t characteristic of this adaptive phase.