During the "rapid" portion of the oxygen debt (or EPOC), the excess VO₂ is due to A) high body temperature. B) gluconeogenesis. C) restoration of muscle CP and blood and muscle oxygen stores. D) elevated blood levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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During the "rapid" portion of the oxygen debt, the excess VO₂ is due to the restoration of muscle CP and blood and muscle oxygen stores. This is because these stores were depleted during the exercise and need to be replenished in order for the body to return to its resting state.

During the "Rapid" Portion of the Oxygen Debt (Or EPOC)