In the _________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, continued stress raises the cortisol levels to the point that the immune system is suppressed and the brain's cellular functioning is strained.

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The exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's resources being depleted due to prolonged stress, leading to increased cortisol levels, suppressed immune function, and strained brain cellular functioning.

In the _________ Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, Continued