When Oxygen for Muscle Activity from the Respiratory Vascular Systems

question 12

Multiple Choice

When oxygen for muscle activity from the respiratory vascular systems is insufficient for muscle activity,the body breaks down glucose,which results in

• A) hypoglycemia.
• B) lactic acid buildup in muscle.
• C) a large energy source.
• D) exhaustion.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and neuronal development.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Calcium

A chemical element and essential nutrient in the human body, crucial for bone and tooth formation, blood clotting, and muscle function.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, which are hormones produced by the adrenal gland that regulate salt and water balance in the body.