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The General Adaptation Syndrome is often illustrated with a graph that plots stress resistance against time. The horizontal x-axis represents the duration of exposure to a stressor, while the vertical y-axis represents the level of stress resistance. The curve on the graph demonstrates the progression through the three stages: an initial dip during the alarm reaction, a sustained high level during resistance, and a final decline into exhaustion, showing that prolonged stress eventually depletes the body's ability to cope.

Graphical Representation of the General Adaptation Syndrome

A graph plotting an individual's resistance to stress over time shows that after a prolonged period of maintaining a high level of resistance, the resistance level begins to drop steeply and falls below the normal level. What is the most accurate interpretation of this final drop in the curve?

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