Continued stress, after the body has reached the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, leads to ______.

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When the body reaches the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, it has depleted its resources to deal with stress. Continued stress can lead to diseases of adaptation, which are health problems that arise due to the body’s attempt to adapt to stress. Examples of diseases of adaptation include high blood pressure, ulcers, and heart disease.

Continued Stress, After the Body Has Reached the Exhaustion Stage