Answer to Question #276267 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Water

Question

3. A particular mammalian tissue suddenly  

exhibits increased oxygen consumption. List the  

physiological mechanisms that will help in fulfilling the  

tissue’s oxygen demand. Integrate the concepts of  

cardiovascular physiology and gas transport to provide a  

complete response. 

Answer 1

During exercise, the biochemical oxygen demand increases for active tissues including the heart and skeletal muscles.While numerous molecules combine with oxygen in the human body, one of the major chemical reactions involving oxygen is the synthesis of the high-energy phosphate bonds in ATP.