Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 9 - Muscles and Muscle Tissue - Review Questions - Page 318: 25

Answer

EPOC is excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, and is defined as the additional amount of oxygen that must be taken in by the body to replenish depleted reserves and reconvert lactic acid to pyruvate.

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EPOC is excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, and is defined as the additional amount of oxygen that must be taken in by the body to replenish depleted reserves and reconvert lactic acid to pyruvate.
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