Anatomy - Respiratory system Flashcards
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Q
Explain the term ‘excess post-exercise oxygen consumption’ (EPOC)
A
(additional) volume of oxygen needed to return body to pre-exercise
state
* alactacid and lactacid components
* aerobic energy production during recovery
* oxygen used to break down of lactic acid
* replenishment of myoglobin
* (aerobic energy used to) resynthesise ATP / replenish PC
