Refer to Scenario 3

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 3.1. Could Tony's excitement before the race have caused him to become fatigued toward the end of the race?

• A)No; due to homeostatic mechanisms, metabolism remains constant at all times.
• B)No; the excess heat produced in his body would have sped up his reaction rates, causing him to run faster.
• C)Yes; because of his excitement, his breathing rate increased and he probably hyperventilated before the race, causing him to be tired.
• D)Yes; his excitement created more demand for oxygen from his vital organs and tissues, therefore using up that oxygen to produce energy that he needed for the race.
• E)No; the body has many ways to produce energy and, therefore, never runs out.

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