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After finishing a race an athlete breathes faster and deeper than normal. Why?

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The food has stored energy, which is released during respiration. Therefore, all living organisms respire to get energy from food by breathing in air. During a rigorous exercise energy demand is high, therefore to meet this extra demand of energy breathes faster and deeper than normal.
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