What characterizes the exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Activation of the adrenal-pituitary-cortex system Increased release of stress hormones Draining of the body's resources and increased susceptibility to stress-related diseases Fight or flight response

Draining of the body's resources and increased susceptibility to stress-related diseases

The exhaustion stage of GAS is characterized by the draining of the body's resources due to prolonged exposure to stressors. This stage increases the likelihood of stress-related diseases.