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Which phase of muscle recovery following intense exercise is marked by soreness, swelling, heat, and increased cellular activity?

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✓ Correct answer: C. Inflammation Answer: Inflammation After intense exercise, muscles enter three phases of recovery: inflammation, repair, and remodeling. The inflammation phase involves soreness, swelling, and increased cell activity, typically lasting 24 to 72 hours. This is followed by the repair phase, which can last several weeks, and then the remodeling phase.

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