In the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system may predominate. As a result, __________.

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In the exhaustion stage, many aspects of sympathetic activity are reversed as the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system may predominate. This can lead to a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, as the body tries to conserve energy and avoid further stress. The sympathetic nervous system is not simultaneously activated, as it is in the alarm and resistance stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

In the Exhaustion Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, the Parasympathetic