Why Does One Continue to Breathe Heavy After Rigorous Physical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why does one continue to breathe heavy after rigorous physical activity has stopped?

• A)The diaphragm is waiting for its acetylcholine to run out.
• B)The body requires more oxygen to restore levels of ATP and creatine phosphate.
• C)The lungs can't stop breathing until the heart rate slows down.
• D)Myosin heads need more oxygen to fully detach from actin.
• E)The kidneys require oxygen to dispose of excess lactic acid.

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