During the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome (stress response), stress overwhelms homeostasis. One characteristic of this stage is that ________.

A. energy demands are met primarily by carbohydrate metabolism
B. glycogen supplies are depleted
C. fermentation is not enough to provide the necessary ATP
D. energy demands are met primarily by protein metabolism
E. energy demands are met primarily by fat metabolism


Answer: D

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