After a period of maximal muscle activity, the amount of oxygen needed to support the conversion of lactic acid to glycogen is a component of
A)muscle fatigue
B)oxygen debt
C)rigor
D)tetanus
E)summation

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Oxygen debt is the amount of oxygen needed to support the conversion of lactic acid to glycogen after a period of maximal muscle activity. This process helps to replenish energy reserves and remove waste products from the muscles. Oxygen debt can contribute to muscle fatigue if the body is unable to provide enough oxygen to meet the demand. Rigor refers to the stiffening of muscles after death, tetanus is sustained muscle contraction, and summation is the addition of multiple muscle contractions to produce a stronger overall contraction.

After a Period of Maximal Muscle Activity, the Amount of Oxygen