Oxygen deficit represents

A) the amount anaerobic metabolism must increase after exercise.
B) the amount of O₂ converted to lactate during exercise.
C) the amount of CO₂ that cells need to eliminate.
D) conversion of pyruvate to lactate.
E) the amount of O₂ that cells need to replenish ATP supplies after exercise.

Oxygen Deficit

The difference between the amount of oxygen needed for totally aerobic muscle activity and the actual amount used, leading to an early fatigue.

Anaerobic Metabolism

Metabolic processes that occur in the absence of oxygen, generating energy through the breakdown of carbohydrates.

Lactate

A compound produced during the anaerobic metabolism of glucose and used in the body as a source of energy.