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The conversion of lactic acid to pyruvic acid occurs
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Human Physiology
- Pyruvic acid fermentation, which produces lactic acid, occurs A. aerobically B. anaerobically C. both aerobically and anaerobicallyarrow_forwardMuscle soreness and fatigue in a racehorse after a long, strenuous race is a result of in the muscle. A. anaerobic metabolism, which leads to lactic acid buildup B. aerobic metabolism, which leads to buildup of carbon dioxide C. aerobic metabolism, which leads to lactic acid deficiency D. anaerobic metabolism, which leads to ATP builduparrow_forwardPhosphate transfer is used for A. immediate ATP needs and is dependent on oxygen. B. immediate ATP needs and is not dependent on oxygen. C. long term ATP needs and is dependent on oxygen. D. long term ATP needs and is not dependent on the presence of oxygen.arrow_forward
- Which of the following is a valid statement about lactate? a. Is responsible for the burning sensation in the muscles during exercise b. Primarily produced as a result of insufficient oxygen availability in the cell c. Causes DOMS after rigorous exercise d. “Metabolic waste product” produced during exercise e. Ice massage should be employed after exercise to flush lactate out of the skeletal muscle after exercise f. None of the above are true g. Both A and B are truearrow_forwardGlucose must be activated a. The activation process produces 3 ATP. b. In the digestive system before being oxidized in the mitochondria c. In the mitochondria before being oxidized in the cytoplasm d. In the blood before being oxidized in the cytoplasmarrow_forwardWhich of the following is NOT a process of aerobic respiration? oxidative phosphorylation A. acetyl CoA formation lactate fermentation citric acid cycle OD. B.arrow_forward
- Which of these statements about lactate dehydrogenase is true? a.It is a protein. b.It oxidizes lactic acid. c.It reduces another molecule (pyruvic acid). d.All of these are true.arrow_forwardCarbon dioxide loss, or decarboxylation, occurs in the Krebs Cycle with the transition of a. citrate to isocitrate. b. isocitrate to a-ketoglutarate. succinate to fumarate. d. C. fumarate to malate. malate to oxaloacetate. e. a biarrow_forwardYou would expect decreased production of ATP in all of the following individuals except a. an individual with impaired ability to transport oxygen in the blood, such as a person with anemia. b. an individual with severe asthma. c. an individual in congestive heart failure. d. an athlete.arrow_forward
- In order to improve their recovery after an intense work out or competition, many high-level athletes use "cool downs" to rapidly slow down their movements, by eating a snack, and breathing deeply. What choice below accurately explains how these steps aid cellular respiration? A. Eating a snack takes in more energy which converts to sugar needed by the body to produce oxygen to begin cellular respiration. B. Cooling down in this way they are able to take in oxygen and sugar, which allows their cells to produce energy through cellular respiration. C. Breathing deeply and eating a snack releases more carbon dioxide and sugar, which leads to more energy for cellular respiration to begin. D. Cooling down in this way they are able to take in carbon dioxide and water which allows their cells to produce energy through cellular respiration. 5.arrow_forwardWhy does anaerobic respiration occur during vigorious exercise?a. during anaerobic respiration, enzymes make more ATP than during aerobic exercise.b. Anaerobic respiration releases more energy from glucose tan aerobic respiration.c. There maybe insuffiecient oxyen supplied to the muscle cells.d. Carbon dioxide builds up in the respiring muscle cells.arrow_forwardATP for muscle contraction can be provided by ______. a. aerobic respiration b. lactate fermentation c. transfer of a phosphate from creatine phosphate d. all of the abovearrow_forward