Question

why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual after finishing the race​

Answer 1

Answer:

As he need more oxygen to breakdown the lactic acid build up in muscles

Explanation:

c6h12o6=pyruvate= in mitochondria = co2+lactic acid+ 2 atp molecules

Answer 2

Answer:

this is because requirement of oxygen is more to supply to all parts of the body

during his race our body is designed in such a way that to supply most of the oxygen to muscles of legs and hands

so they breath more and deep

this is also the case for weight lifting, cycling......

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