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Understanding the biochemical basis of muscle crampsWhen athletes overexert themselves on...

Understanding the biochemical basis of muscle cramps

When athletes overexert themselves on hot days, they often suffer immobility from painful muscle cramps. Which of the following is a reasonable hypothesis to explain such cramps?

a. Muscle cells do not have enough ATP for normal muscle relaxation.


b. Excessive sweating has affected the salt balance within the muscles.


c. Prolonged contractions have temporarily interrupted blood flow to parts of the muscle.


d. All of the above.

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