If an individual is exercising at a low intensity for several hours, how would the concentrations of substrates change in plasma?

A. They remain stable and unaffected by exercise.
B. Plasma glucose levels would gradually increase the longer exercise continues.
C. Plasma levels of amino acids would increase, as protein breakdown would be needed to fuel continued exercise.
D. Plasma levels of free fatty acids would increase as triglycerides are broken down for sustained energy.


Answer: D

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