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ZoologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesHuman Respiratory SystemHard2 minPYQ_2012
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Assertion :Extra oxygen consumption in human body is known as oxygen debt.Reason :The extra oxygen is required by the body to oxidise the accumulated lactic acid produced during strenuous exercise.
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During strenuous exercise, the muscle does not get sufficient oxygen to meet its energy needs immediately. So, it contracts anaerobically and accumulates lactic acid. During recovery, the oxygen consumption of the muscle far exceeds than that in the resting state. The extra oxygen consumed during recovery is called oxygen debt of the muscle.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:ZoologyTopic:Breathing and Exchange of GasesSubtopic:Human Respiratory System
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