Which of the following would NOT increase (whole body) oxygen consumption during recovery from exercise and increase excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) ?

A) high blood levels of hormones (i. e., epinephrine) B) None of these answers is trueC) elevated body temperature above normalD) high intensity of exercise

(B) None of the answers are true ...

Explanation:

(A) is wrong because the high levels of epinephrine promote activation of sympathetic nervous system that'll ultimately increase oxygen consumption.

(C) Elevated temperatures of body require immediate cooling that's why breathing rate gets high and ultimately the oxygen consumption.

(D) We all know that a vigorous dose of exercise always increases your bodies oxygen consumption.