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The accumulation of lactic acid in muscle cells causes ______.
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Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration of glucose. During heavy exercises or prolonged physical activity, there is a deficit of oxygen required to enableall the muscle cells to generate energy aerobically. Muscle cells then respireanaerobically andproduces lactic acid. Accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes cramps.
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Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration of glucose. During heavy exercises or prolonged physical activity, there is a deficit of oxygen required to enableall the muscle cells to generate energy aerobically. Muscle cells then respireanaerobically andproduces lactic acid. Accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes cramps.
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