The Principal Store of Metabolic Energy Available During Long Term

question 23

Multiple Choice

The principal store of metabolic energy available during long term fasting or starvation is

• A) muscle glycogen.
• B) liver glycogen.
• C) muscle protein.
• D) adipose tissue triacylglycerol.

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, an indicator of cardiovascular health and physical condition.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a vital sign indicating the health of the cardiovascular system.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist, on the lateral side where the radial artery runs. It is commonly used to measure heart rate.

Pulse Count

The act of measuring the number of heartbeats per minute as a means of assessing heart health.