Why does a person continue to breathe heavily after prolonged activity?
A) because of lack of water
B) to relieve fatigue
C) to relieve O2 debt
D) no reason

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When a person engages in prolonged activity, their body's demand for oxygen increases to meet the energy needs. If the body is not getting enough oxygen during the activity, it creates an oxygen deficit, also called oxygen debt. Breathing heavily after prolonged activity helps to repay this oxygen debt and replenish the body's oxygen supply.

Why Does a Person Continue to Breathe Heavily After Prolonged