Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Energy

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of energy metabolism in the heart?

• A)The preferred fuel is fatty acids.
• B)The range of activity is much less than that in muscle (200-fold).
• C)It is unusually rich in mitochondria.
• D)The heart consumes over 90% of the total oxygen supply during maximal physical exertion.

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