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What happens when an athlete “hits the wall”?

Fainting due to inadequate hydration
Cardiovascular distress during super high intensity events
Significantly deceased energy levels resulting from excess fat intake in inadequate carbohydrates
Fatigue caused by severely lowered liver and muscle glycogen

Explanation

Answer - D - When an athlete “hits the wall,” this is a condition of fatigue caused by severely lowered liver and muscle glycogen. It is a disruption in the Krebs cycle due to inadequate carbohydrate supplies.

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