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When oxygen moves into a contracting heart muscle cell, it is used to generate energy through aerobic respiration. This energy is essential for the cell to sustain the contractile activity required for the heart to pump effectively. Additionally, oxygen helps to maintain cellular homeostasis and prevent the accumulation of harmful byproducts such as lactic acid.

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