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In humans, the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome involves:A. The inhibition of the HPA systemB. The production of cortisol, which helps the body respond to stressC. Reduced production of both norepinephrine and epinephrineD. Deactivation of the sympathetic nervous system
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