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A badminton player in a five-set match shows declining performance. Which combination of factors most likely explains this?

  1. Increased insulin, reduced glucose uptake
  2. Elevated cortisol, impaired digestion
  3. Enhanced adrenaline, improved absorption
  4. Improves nutrient transport
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Consider Option B: Elevated cortisol, impaired digestion

  • Prolonged stress hormones affect digestive function and energy availability.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Insulin typically decreases during exercise.
  • C is incorrect: Absorption decreases during intense exercise.
  • D is incorrect: This combination is physiologically contradictory.