Metabolically, cardiac muscle relies on
A. aerobic metabolism using glycolysis of glycogen to meet most ATP demands.
B. anaerobic metabolism using myoglobin, creatin kinase, and ketone bodies.
C. anaerobic metabolism using glycolytic enzymes to quickly generate ATP.
D. aerobic metabolism using many mitochondria and a rich supply of myoglobin.
Answer: D
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