When the body's resources are gone, the parasympathetic nervous system activates and the individual is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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The parasympathetic nervous system activates during the relaxation or recovery phase after a stress response, not during the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome. The resistance stage is when the body attempts to counteract the physical effects of stress and return to homeostasis, primarily involving the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands.

When the Body's Resources Are Gone, the Parasympathetic Nervous System