During heavy exercise, we get cramps in the legs due to the accumulation of ______________.

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Solution

During heavy exercise, there might be insufficient oxygen supply to the muscle cells.

As a result, anaerobic respiration occurs in the muscle cells to meet the energy requirements.

During this process, glucose is used up to produce lactic acid and energy.

The accumulation of lactic acid in the muscle cells results in muscle cramp.

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