What provides atp for the first 15 seconds of a muscle contraction?

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Giancarlo Vaughan

15 January, 04:37

What provides atp for the first 15 seconds of a muscle contraction?

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Xavier Cline · Answer 1

If there is no cellular respiration/aerobic respiration, not a lot of ATP is made. So, the body would rely on anaerobic respiration for a little bit of ATP to contract and relax--but this is harmful and shouldn't be used by the body often.