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Respiration
The process that provides
energy
for the body
Types of respiration
Aerobic
Anaerobic
When
resting
The body doesn't need a great deal of
energy
During
exercise
The body needs a great deal of
energy
for muscle
contraction
Body's reaction to increased energy demand during exercise
1.
Aerobic respiration
increases
2.
Breathing rate
and
volume
increase
3.
Heart rate
increases
When oxygen supply is insufficient during exercise
Anaerobic
respiration takes place in the
muscles
Anaerobic respiration
Oxidation of
glucose
is incomplete, leading to a buildup of
lactic acid
During long periods of vigorous activity
Lactic acid
causes the muscles to become
fatigued
and stop contracting efficiently
Oxygen debt
The amount of extra oxygen the body needs after exercise to deal with the accumulated
lactic acid
Removing lactic acid from the body
1.
Lactic acid
is transported from the muscles to the
liver
2.
Lactic acid
is converted back to
glucose
Removing accumulated lactic acid
Requires
oxygen