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The process in muscles which uses oxygen is called respiration. Muscles, like all aerobic living cells, require oxygen for aerobic respiration, which is the process by which cells convert food into energy. So when muscles contract, they are using oxygen. When muscles do not get sufficient oxygen for contraction, problems arise. The muscle cells must use anaerobic repiration which is respiration without oxygen. They cannot do this for very long though as the byproduct of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid which causes a fall in pH.
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∙ 15y agoOxygen flows into the lungs and into alveoli, which are surrounded by capillaries. The oxygen bonds to hemoglobin (the iron containing protein in blood cells) and travels to the heart. The heart then redirects the blood through arteries then into smaller capillaries that surround muscles. The oxygen is transfered from the hemoglobin to muscle cells.
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When there is no oxygen available to human muscle cells the cells can continue to make ATP for a short time using what?
lactic acid fermentation
Which organ supplies a human's bloodstream with oxygen from the air which can then be taken through the blood to the muscle cells of the arm?
The Lungs
What organ supplies a human's bloodstream with oxygen from the air which can then be taken through the blood to the muscle cells of the arm?
The lungs
Which equation represents a process that results from lack of oxygen in human muscle cells?
glucose ---------> lactic acid + ATP
In order for the muscle fatigue to end the muscle cells must be provided with what?
In order for the muscle fatigue to end the muscle cells must be provided with oxygen to 'burn' the lactic acid.
What builds up in human muscle cells that are deprived of oxygen?
lactic acid
When there is no oxygen available to human muscle cells the cells can continue to make ATP for a short time using what?
lactic acid fermentation
Which organ supplies a human's bloodstream with oxygen from the air which can then be taken through the blood to the muscle cells of the arm?
The Lungs
What organ supplies a human's bloodstream with oxygen from the air which can then be taken through the blood to the muscle cells of the arm?
The lungs
Which equation represents a process that results from lack of oxygen in human muscle cells?
glucose ---------> lactic acid + ATP
In order for the muscle fatigue to end the muscle cells must be provided with what?
In order for the muscle fatigue to end the muscle cells must be provided with oxygen to 'burn' the lactic acid.
During exercise muscle cells use what?
During exercise muscle cells use oxygen.
What is the type of fermentation used by human muscles in low oxygen conditions?
Human muscle cells undergo lactic acid fermentation in low oxygen conditions.
What gas do muscle cells need?
All cells need Oxygen.
What happens in your muscle tissue and cells when the demand of oxygen is not met?
If the demand for oxygen is not met for a long period of time, the cells within the muscle tissue will die.
What is the oxygen-carrying protein of the muscle cells?
Myoglobin
How are human smooth muscle cells similar to human nerve cells?
All muscle cells and nerve cells use an action potential and also obey the all-or-none law
