The enhanced capacity of the trained muscle to use fatty acids as a fuel results in
A) decreased lactate formation.
B) decreased utilization of muscle glycogen.
C) sparing of blood glucose.
D) all of the above.

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Training the muscle to use fatty acids as a fuel will result in decreased lactate formation because the muscle is relying more on oxidative metabolism rather than glycolytic metabolism. This also leads to decreased utilization of muscle glycogen as the muscle is using more fatty acids. Sparing of blood glucose occurs because the muscle is using fatty acids instead of glucose for energy, which allows for more glucose to be available for other organs or during high-intensity exercise. Therefore, all of the above are correct.

The Enhanced Capacity of the Trained Muscle to Use Fatty