3 Questions
Which substrates can the heart utilize for ATP production?
All of the above
What percentage of cardiac ATP is accounted for by fatty acid oxidation in adults?
60% to 90%
Which metabolic pathway can be mobilized to provide extra substrate under conditions of stress-mediated via increased sympathetic stimulation?
Glycolysis
Test your knowledge on ATP and its importance in cardiac muscle contraction. Discover the substrates used by the heart to produce ATP and learn about the turnover rate of the myocardial ATP pool.
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