What role does oxygen play in the production of energy for working muscles?

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Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra
Nov 29, 2016

During working of muscle our muscles have to work harder, which increases their demand for oxygen.

Explanation:

  1. The cellular respiration use oxygen to release energy for the working muscles. The energy is released in the form of ATP.
  2. The oxygen in our body is used to break down glucose and create the fuel for your muscles called ATP.
  3. During working of muscle our muscles have to work harder, which increases their demand for oxygen.
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