Refer to the Figure Showing How Cells in Different Organs

question 217

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing how cells in different organs of the body respond during intense exercise. Which statement explains how cell metabolism in these organs will shift when the woman in the photo stops running and enters a period of rest?

• A) Gluconeogenesis in liver cells will increase, and glucose oxidation in heart and muscle cells will also increase.
• B) Heart and muscle cells will increase their rates of glucose oxidation, and liver cells will shift from gluconeogenesis to glucose oxidation.
• C) Liver cells will decrease gluconeogenesis as heart and muscle cells decrease their rates of glucose oxidation.
• D) Muscle cells will show their rate of glucose oxidation, which will trigger heart cells to begin gluconeogenesis and liver cells to begin oxidizing glucose.
• E) Muscle cells will shift toward increased rates of lactic acid fermentation, heart cells will decrease glucose oxidation, and liver cells will decrease gluconeogenesis.

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