MacDonald has been taking five classes each semester because he wants to graduate in three years instead of four.The work load is intensive, and he often goes without adequate sleep. He rarely sees friends because he has so much work to do, and recently has had a series of colds and illnesses that have interfered with his ability to work. Selye would say that MacDonald is now in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A. depletion
B. exhaustion
C. alarm reaction
D. collapse
Answer: B
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.