According to Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome theory, which of the following statements is true about the stage of exhaustion?

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The stage of exhaustion is the final stage in Selye's theory and occurs when a person is no longer able to cope with a prolonged stressor. This can result in physiological and psychological dysfunction and can make the person more vulnerable to other stressors. The sympathetic nervous system remains active in this stage, and the parasympathetic system is suppressed. The stage of adaptation or recovery is actually the second stage in Selye's theory. The answer D is incorrect as it suggests that people are able to cope and soon return to normal in this stage, which is not the case.

According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome Theory, Which of the Following