What is another word for General Adaptation Syndrome?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəɹə͡l ɐdɐptˈe͡ɪʃən sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a physiological response to stressors that was first described by Hans Selye. GAS involves the three stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. There are several synonyms for GAS that can help to describe the physiological response to stress. For instance, the body's response to stress can also be described as "fight or flight" or the "stress response." Additionally, the physiological changes that occur during GAS can be referred to as the "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis" or simply the "stress axis." Other terms that can be used to describe GAS include "stress adaptation" and "stress tolerance." Regardless of the term used, GAS represents the body's effort to maintain balance and cope with stressors.
