When an Athlete's Maximal Performance Is Desired,carbohydrates Are a More

question 38

Multiple Choice

When an athlete's maximal performance is desired,carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than fat because ________.

• A)more ATP is produced per unit of oxygen consumed
• B)we consume more carbohydrate than fat or protein
• C)carbohydrate is oxidized more rapidly than fatty acids
• D)muscles get used to using carbohydrate as a fuel

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Definitions:

Facial; Trigeminal

Refers to the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Trochlear; Facial

The trochlear nerve is responsible for eye movement, and the facial nerve controls facial expressions, taste sensations, and some glandular functions.

Viscera

The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, playing a critical role in the parasympathetic nervous system.