14. EPOC (Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption)

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What does the abbreviation EPOC stand for?

Excess postexercise oxygen consumption

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What respiratory change defines EPOC?

Persisting increased respiratory rate

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When does EPOC occur?

During recovery period

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What is the general physiological purpose of EPOC?

Corrects exercise imbalances

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What thermal imbalance is corrected by EPOC?

Dissipates heat

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What chemical imbalance is corrected by EPOC?

Restores ion concentrations

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What fluid balance is corrected by EPOC?

Corrects blood pH