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Biochemistry 6th Edition by Reginald Garrett,Charles Grisham
Edition 6ISBN: 978-1305577206Biochemistry 6th Edition by Reginald Garrett,Charles Grisham
Edition 6ISBN: 978-1305577206 Exercise 19
Understanding the biochemical basis of muscle cramps
When athletes overexert themselves on hot days, they often suffer immobility from painful muscle cramps. Which of the following is a reasonable hypothesis to explain such cramps?
a. Muscle cells do not have enough ATP for normal muscle relaxation.
b. Excessive sweating has affected the salt balance within the muscles.
c. Prolonged contractions have temporarily interrupted blood flow to parts of the muscle.
d. All of the above.
When athletes overexert themselves on hot days, they often suffer immobility from painful muscle cramps. Which of the following is a reasonable hypothesis to explain such cramps?
a. Muscle cells do not have enough ATP for normal muscle relaxation.
b. Excessive sweating has affected the salt balance within the muscles.
c. Prolonged contractions have temporarily interrupted blood flow to parts of the muscle.
d. All of the above.
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Muscles tighten when ATP is hydrolyzed t...
Biochemistry 6th Edition by Reginald Garrett,Charles Grisham
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