Final answer:
IL-6 is found in the highest amount in the plasma following glycogen depleting exercise.
Step-by-step explanation:
The cytokine found in the highest amount in the plasma following glycogen depleting exercise is IL-6. IL-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is secreted by various cells, including skeletal muscle cells, and it plays a role in regulating immune responses and inflammation.
IL-6 is released into the bloodstream during exercise, especially during intense or prolonged exercise that depletes glycogen stores in the muscles. It helps to signal other cells to release energy substrates and is involved in muscle repair and adaptation.
On the other hand, the other cytokines/myokines mentioned in the options, TNF alpha, CRP, and IL-10, may also be released during exercise but not in the highest amount following glycogen depleting exercise.
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