Why does prolonged high-intensity exercise lead to muscle failure at the cellular level, despite sufficient glucose supply?

💡 Explanation

Muscle failure occurs during intense exercise due to the accumulation of inorganic phosphate (Pi). This disrupts the cross-bridge cycle, because Pi binds to the myosin head, inhibiting power stroke and force production. Therefore, the muscle fails, rather than due to limitations in glucose or oxygen delivery.

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