Multiple choice

An athlete had over-strained on a particular day. Accumulation of which of the following in the muscles of the athlete has caused the severe muscle pain and cramps?

  1. Proteins

  2. Pyruvic acid

  3. Lactic acid

  4. Ethanol

  5. Hydrochloric acid

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lactic acid build up during over exertion of muscles due to anaerobic respiration by muscles, which will cause painful muscle cramps in athletes.