During Strenuous Exercise, You May Notice That Your Muscles Burn

question 8

Multiple Choice

During strenuous exercise, you may notice that your muscles burn. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?

• A)Without oxygen, pyruvate is being converted to lactic acid.
• B)ADP is accumulating, which produces a burning sensation.
• C)Pyruvic acid causes muscle pain.
• D)Proteins are being digested to provide energy.
• E)Carbon dioxide is building up in muscle and changing the pH.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.

Proactive Interference

In memory theory, it's the phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Reactive Interference

A phenomenon in memory in which the ability to remember information is impaired by subsequent exposure to similar information.

Consolidation Failure

Any disruption in the consolidation process that prevents a long-term memory from forming.