During prolonged endurance exercise, why does the liver have difficulty maintaining blood glucose within the normal range?

A) Blood insulin concentration is decreased.
B) Conversion of fructose to glucose does not take place.
C) The central nervous system response is delayed.
D) The rate of gluconeogenesis is limited.


D

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