The amount of oxygen liver cells require to support the conversion of lactic acid to produce glucose or glycogen is the
A)refractory quantity.
B)oxygen debt.
C)anaerobic concentration.
D)aerobic conversion.

Question

The amount of oxygen liver cells require to support the conversion of lactic acid to produce glucose or glycogen is the
A)refractory quantity.
B)oxygen debt.
C)anaerobic concentration.
D)aerobic conversion.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oxygen debt refers to the amount of oxygen required to metabolize lactic acid produced during anaerobic respiration into glucose or glycogen in the liver, a process that occurs post-exercise or any activity that leads to anaerobic metabolism.

The Amount of Oxygen Liver Cells Require to Support the Conversion