5 Questions
What is the term for the volume of oxygen consumed in the metabolism of substrates?
VO2max
What is the primary purpose of oxygen consumption in the metabolism of substrates?
Energy transfer
Which equation represents the complete oxidation of glucose?
$C6H12O6 + 6O2 \rightarrow 6CO2 + 6H2O$
What is the term for the maximum volume of oxygen that an individual can use during intense exercise?
VO2max
What is the equation for the production of CO2 during the metabolism of fatty acids?
$C16H32O2 + 23O2 \rightarrow 16CO2 +16H2O$
Test your knowledge of cardiorespiratory function with this quiz covering topics such as energy transfer during exercise, measurement of human energy expenditure, pulmonary structure and function, gas exchange and transport, and cardiovascular regulation.
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