Cramps in the leg muscle after running a long distance are because of:

Build up of acetic acid

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Build up of oxalic acid

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Build up of lactic acid

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Build up of pyruvic acid

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The correct option is C Build up of lactic acid
Muscle cells undergo anaerobic respiration in limited supply of oxygen. Thus, partial breakdown of glucose takes place to form lactic acid which causes cramps.

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Cramps in the leg muscle after running a long distance are because of:

The correct option is C Build up of lactic acidMuscle cells undergo anaerobic respiration in limited supply of oxygen. Thus, partial breakdown of glucose takes place to form lactic acid which causes cramps.

The correct option is C Build up of lactic acid
Muscle cells undergo anaerobic respiration in limited supply of oxygen. Thus, partial breakdown of glucose takes place to form lactic acid which causes cramps.