'Oxygen debt' after exercise refers mainly to the extra o...

'Oxygen debt' after exercise refers mainly to the extra oxygen needed to:

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AConvert oxygen into glucose

Restore phosphocreatine stores, process lactate, and replenish oxygen stores in tissues

CBreak down acetylcholine at the NMJ

DIncrease the number of sarcomeres

EMake tendons shorter

Explanation

After exercise, breathing stays elevated to restore energy stores (like phosphocreatine), clear/process lactate, and re-oxygenate myoglobin and other tissues.

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