During intense exercise, as skeletal muscle cells go into anaerobiosis, the human body will increase its catabolism of
A) fats only.
B) carbohydrates only.
C) proteins only.
D) fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
E) fats and proteins only.

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During intense exercise, the human body primarily increases the catabolism of carbohydrates to meet the energy demand of the skeletal muscles. This is because carbohydrates can be broken down faster than fats or proteins and do not require oxygen, which is limited during intense exercise.

During Intense Exercise, as Skeletal Muscle Cells Go into Anaerobiosis