Cardiac myocytes (heart muscle cells) rely on a continuous supply of oxygen and respiratory substrates delivered by the coronary circulation to sustain rhythmic contractions. Under normal physiological conditions, these cells meet their high energy demands via aerobic respiration.
Complete the word equation for aerobic respiration.
‾+oxygen→carbon dioxide+‾ \underline{\qquad\qquad\qquad\qquad} + \text{oxygen} \rightarrow \text{carbon dioxide} + \underline{\qquad\qquad\qquad\qquad} +oxygen→carbon dioxide+
