The most significant factor leading to exhaustion during intense endurance exercise lasting 1.5 to 2.5 hours is:

A. depletion of muscle glycogen
B. an increase in lactate production
C. the loss of electrolytes
D. anaerobic glycolysis


Ans: A. depletion of muscle glycogen

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