Which of the following statements is true about muscle fibers?

A) With training, certain muscle fibers can be converted from one type to another.
B) A person's number and percentage of skeletal muscle fiber types are determined genetically.
C) People with a predominance of fast-twitch fibers may be susceptible to obesity and diabetes.
D) All of the statements are true.


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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