The resistance to fatigue of fast fibers is ______ when compared to that of slow or intermediate fibers.
A)low
B)high
C)identical

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Fast fibers have a low resistance to fatigue when compared to slow or intermediate fibers as they fatigue quickly due to their reliance on anaerobic metabolism, which generates lactic acid leading to muscle fatigue. Slow and intermediate fibers, on the other hand, rely more on aerobic metabolism and have a higher resistance to fatigue.

The Resistance to Fatigue of Fast Fibers Is ______ When