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What is the ability to perform physical work with an insufficient oxygen supply called?
TL;DR
The missing word is anaerobic: anaerobic work capacity.
Question
… work capacity is the body's ability to perform physical work when the oxygen supplied to its internal environment is insufficient to meet its needs.
Answer
The missing word is anaerobic: anaerobic work capacity.
Explanation
Anaerobic work capacity describes the ability to perform physical work when oxygen delivery cannot meet the body's current demand. Anaerobic mechanisms help supply the required energy.
The key clue is the insufficient oxygen supply, so the answer is anaerobic.
