Which statement describes lactate production by muscle cells?

a. It occurs only during intense exercise.
b. When rapid, it causes muscle fatigue.
c. It produces lactate that may eventually be used by the liver for glucose production.
d. It lowers the pH of the muscle cell, thereby lowering muscle performance.
e. It is an aerobic process.


ANS: C

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