In resting skeletal muscles, a significant portion of the metabolic demand is met through the __________.

a. catabolism of glucose
b. catabolism of glycogen
c. catabolism of fatty acids
d. anabolism of ADP to ATP


Answer: c. catabolism of fatty acids

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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