The cause of skeletal muscle fatigue during extended submaximal exercise is primarily a(n)

A) depletion of K+ stores.
B) depletion of glycogen stores.
C) increased inorganic phosphate (Pi) concentration.
D) depletion of creatine stores.


B) depletion of glycogen stores.

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