The exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is characterized by all of the following except

A) decreased resistance to disease and infection.
B) increased ability to produce glucose from glycogen.
C) increased pumping effectiveness of the heart.
D) inability to maintain adequate fluid and electrolyte balance.
E) increase sweat gland secretions.


Answer: E

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