Question
Download Solution PDFWhy does one get cramps after sudden physical activity?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The build-up of lactic acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps.
Key Points
- Anaerobic respiration:
- During heavy physical exercise, most of the energy in our muscles is provided by oxygen breakdown.
- Anaerobic respiration in muscles provides only some extra energy which is needed under the conditions of heavy physical activities.
- The anaerobic respiration by muscles brings about a partial breakdown of glucose to form lactic acid.
- The accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes muscle cramps.
- Thus, muscle cramps occur due to the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles when the muscles respire anaerobically while doing hard physical exercise.
- We can get relief from cramps in muscles caused by heavy exercise by taking a hot water bath or massage.
- A hot water bath improves the circulation of blood in the muscles.
- Due to improved blood flow, the supply of oxygen to the muscles increases.
- This oxygen breaks down lactic acid accumulated in muscles into carbon dioxide and water, and hence gives us relief from cramps.
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