The elevated oxygen consumption relative to activity level after exercise has ended is called

A) oxygen deficit.
B) oxygen debt.
C) oxygen repayment.
D) excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.
E) anaerobic recovery.

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

The increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity.

Oxygen Consumption

The process by which living organisms utilize oxygen to metabolize organic compounds and produce energy.

Exercise

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.