8. Why is it important to maintain blood glucose during exercise? How is this achieved?

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8. Why is it important to maintain blood glucose during exercise? How is this achieved?
9. During high intensity exercise we shift from fat to CHO as our main source of fuel. However, the process of blood
glucose homeostasis that is stimulated during exercise increases FFA mobilization. How does the shift from fat
to CHO occur?
Transcribed Image Text:8. Why is it important to maintain blood glucose during exercise? How is this achieved? 9. During high intensity exercise we shift from fat to CHO as our main source of fuel. However, the process of blood glucose homeostasis that is stimulated during exercise increases FFA mobilization. How does the shift from fat to CHO occur?
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