Which Statement Best Explains Why a Male Bodybuilder with Excess

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why a male bodybuilder with excess muscle mass would survive longer without food than an average male with normal muscle mass?

• A) The body builder has more muscle in which to store glycogen,which can be broken down for fuel.
• B) The body builder has more stored fat,which can be broken down for fuel.
• C) The body builder has more glucagon stored in his liver,which can be broken down for fuel.
• D) The body builder would not survive longer than the average male.
• E) Excess muscle mass is associated with higher-than-normal levels of insulin production,which can be used for fuel.