Stage one of the general adaptation syndrome is the ALARM stage. The sympathetic nervous system is activated during this stage to help the body prepare for the stress. What type of physical changes occur in the body at this point? breathing rate increases

blood flow to muscles increase

heart rate increases

blood pressure decreases

1. body tissue that is connected to and moves the bones in the body hypertrophy 2. the ability of a muscle to move a weight repeatedly, or for an extended period of time tendon 3. the increase in the size of a muscle fiber in response to resistance training muscle strength 4. the most amount of weight a muscle can move at a single time skeletal muscles 5. the decrease in the size and strength of a skeletal muscle when it is not used atrophy 6. strong body tissue that connects the muscles to the bones muscle endurance