A product is formed in our muscles due to break down of glucose when there is a lack of oxygen. Name the product and also mention the effect of build up of this product.
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Lactic Acid is formed in our muscles due to break down of glucose in absence of oxygen.
Glucose is broken down in the cell into water and carbon dioxide in the presence of oxygen. The process of breaking down of glucose in the presence of oxygen is known as Aerobic respiration. On the other hand when glucose is broken down without the help of oxygen it is known as Anaerobic respiration.
Muscle cells respire anaerobically for a shorter time when there is a deficiency of oxygen. We observe that during exercise, cycling, running or any other physical activities we require quite a lot of energy. The requisite energy for such activities is low due to limited supply of oxygen. To overcome this situation the anaerobic respiration occurs in the muscle cells to fulfill the required energy.
We often experience muscle cramps after a heavy workout. This happens when muscle cells respire anaerobically. Lactic acid is produced due to partial breakdown of glucose. The accumulation of such acid leads to muscle cramps.
To overcome the cramps we often opt for a hot water shower or a massage. This helps in blood circulation which results in an increase supply of oxygen to the muscle cells .This increase supply of oxygen helps in the breaking down of lactic acid into carbon dioxide and water.
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The accumulation of lactic acid causes muscle cramps. We get relief from cramps after a hot water bath or a massage. Hot water bath or massage improves circulation of blood. As a result, the supply of oxygen to the muscle cells increases. The increase in the supply of oxygen results in the complete breakdown of lactic acid into carbon dioxide and wat