lactic acid

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  • what happens to the diaphragam and chest when you inhale
    the diaphragam contracts and moves down and your the muscles between your ribs contract - and pull up, your chest cavity then increases
  • how do we get rid of lactic acid
    it is oxidised into carbon dioxide and water and removed by exhaling
  • what is the word equation of how lactic acid is broken down/ getting rid of
    lactic acid + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
  • what is lactic acid
    a chemical produced when your body exercises
  • what builds up in your muscles and makes it sore
    lactic acid