What Happens in the Second Stage of the General Adaptation

What happens in the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) model to an animal exposed to a stressor?

A) The animal is able to overcome the threat by maintaining a positive mental state.
B) The sustained release of cortisol from the adrenal glands protects the animal's body from the stress.
C) The animal wears out the resources that help it sustain a resistance to threats.
D) The animal's body diverts resources from the maintenance of normal body functions to fight the threat.