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Neuromusculoskeletal System

The school nurse is attending to a student athlete who reports muscle pain after a practice session. What should the nurse identify as a cause of this pain when providing instruction to the student?

ExplanationA. The ache in muscles that have been vigorously worked without adequate oxygen supply is caused in part by the buildup of lactic acid. During rest, the lactic acid is oxidized completely to carbon dioxide and water, providing ATP for further muscular contraction. B. Butyric acid is not a product of muscle contraction; it is a fatty acid occurring in feces, urine, and perspiration. C. Acetoacetic acid is not a product of muscle contraction; it is a ketone body resulting from incomplete oxidation of fatty acids. It is also produced by the metabolism of lipids and pyruvates. D. Hydrochloric acid is not a product of muscle contraction; it is present in the stomach to facilitate the digestive process