Question
Explain what happens when there is oxygen debt in human muscles.
Answer
Muscles are subjected to respire anaerobically resulting in accumulation of lactic acid in the tissues causing fatigue/and muscle cramps
2. Even during sustained, moderate-intensity endurance activities like long-distance running or cycling
3. Exercising at high altitudes where the oxygen concentration is lower can lead to oxygen debt, as the body adapts to the reduced availability of oxygen
What is oxygen debt?
Oxygen debt, also known as oxygen deficit, refers to the temporary imbalance between the amount of oxygen needed by the body's muscles during physical activity and the amount of oxygen actually supplied to those muscles. This occurs when the muscles' demand for energy and oxygen exceeds the body's ability to provide oxygen through aerobic metabolism.When can the body experience oxygen debt?
1. During intense activities like sprinting, weightlifting, or high-intensity interval training (HIIT)2. Even during sustained, moderate-intensity endurance activities like long-distance running or cycling
3. Exercising at high altitudes where the oxygen concentration is lower can lead to oxygen debt, as the body adapts to the reduced availability of oxygen
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