During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is a person especially vulnerable to disease?

A) alarm reaction
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) adaptation

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response that the body goes through when exposed to stress, described as alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Exhaustion Phase

The final stage of the body's response to stress, where all energy resources have been depleted, leading to a decreased ability to resist stressors and potential burnout.