#mistakes on the website for illogical checkpoint under the topic respiratory system

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bleak field
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It is said that Lactic acid is toxic to the body if it Builds up in the muscles for too long it can be broken down by aerobic respiration. But it should be by anaerobic respiration. Not aerobic respiration

viscid star
# bleak field It is said that Lactic acid is toxic to the body if it Builds up in the muscles ...

Hi, I don't study Biology anymore, so I might be wrong, but lactic acid builds up in muscles because of anaerobic respiration, and lactic acid is then broken down due aerobic respiration. Hope that helps.
Webpage explaining this process: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvrrd2p/articles/ztdmrwx#:~:text=When you run fast lactic,make carbon dioxide and water

BBC Bitesize
Lactic acid

Lactic acid is a substance that builds up in muscles during exercise and makes them ache. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.