Which statement best explains why a male bodybuilder with excess muscle mass would survive longer without food than an average male with normal muscle mass?
A) The body builder has more muscle in which to store glycogen,which can be broken down for fuel.
B) The body builder has more stored fat,which can be broken down for fuel.
C) The body builder has more glucagon stored in his liver,which can be broken down for fuel.
D) The body builder would not survive longer than the average male.
E) Excess muscle mass is associated with higher-than-normal levels of insulin production,which can be used for fuel.
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