During the recovery-oxygen-uptake period that follows vigorous physical activity, some of the lactic acid produced by anaerobic respiration in skeletal muscle fibers is converted into glycogen in the
A)brain
B)liver
C)pancreas
D)kidney
E)blood

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The liver is responsible for converting some of the lactic acid produced during vigorous physical activity into glycogen during the recovery-oxygen-uptake period. This is part of the body's process of restoring energy stores and returning to a resting state after exercise.

During the Recovery-Oxygen-Uptake Period That Follows Vigorous Physical Activity, Some