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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 148 MC

A marathon runner hits "the wall" after 30 kilometres of running. Which fuel source has most likely been depleted?

  1. Creatine phosphate
  2. Blood glucose
  3. Muscle glycogen
  4. Plasma proteins
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Muscle glycogen depletion occurs in prolonged exercise

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: CP depletion occurs in seconds
  • B is incorrect: Blood glucose is maintained through liver glycogen
  • D is incorrect: Proteins are not a primary fuel source

Filed Under: Energy systems (EO-X) Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5528-10-Fuel Source

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