Kevin is in the exhaustion stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
A) His heart and respiration rates slow down and his muscles become fatigued.
B) His endocrine and sympathetic activity is higher than in the alarm stage.
C) His hypothalamus secretes corticotrophin-releasing hormones, which in turn causes his pituitary gland to secrete cortisol.
D) His body is activated and he experiences a fight-or-flight reaction.
A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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