Lactic Acidosis

Question

Lactic acidosis
A) is caused only by rapid and incomplete catabolism of fatty acids.
B) is accompanied by the formation of large amounts of ATP.
C) develops in response to prolonged anaerobic catabolism.
D) is caused only by extreme exercise characterized by muscle soreness.

Accepted Answer

Lactic acidosis develops in response to prolonged anaerobic catabolism. In this process, pyruvate is converted into lactate, resulting in an increase in the concentration of lactate in the blood and a decrease in the pH level, leading to acidosis. It can occur in conditions such as intense exercise, ischemia, or metabolic disorders.