Relaxed muscles, such as those generated by prolonged sitting, ____, resulting in ____.
A) do not make ATP; higher blood glucose level
B) make excess ATP; lower blood glucose level
C) do not make ATP; lower blood glucose level
D) make excess ATP; higher blood glucose level
E) make normal amounts of ATP; stable blood glucose level

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Relaxed muscles, such as those from prolonged sitting, do not actively contract and thus do not use as much ATP. This reduced demand for ATP means that less glucose is taken up by the muscles from the blood, potentially leading to higher blood glucose levels.

Relaxed Muscles, Such as Those Generated by Prolonged Sitting, ____