16 Questions
What is the Fick equation for VO2?
VO2 = Q imes a-vO2diff
What is the normal resting VO2 for a person with a body mass of 70kg?
245 mL
What is the conversion factor for 1L O2 to kcals?
5 kcals
What is the equation for converting watts to kg·m/min?
kg·m/min = (watts) imes 6.12
What is the unit of energy system adaptations to training?
Unit 1
What does the Oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve represent?
The relationship between oxygen and hemoglobin
What does the CO2 transport refer to?
Transport of carbon dioxide in the blood
What does the term 'ventilatory drift' refer to?
Gradual increase in ventilation during prolonged exercise
What is the equation for cardiac output (Q)?
$Q = SV \times HR$
What is the formula for mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
$MAP = \frac{1}{3} SBP + \frac{2}{3} DBP$
What is the equation for resistance?
$Resistance = \frac{pressure}{flow}$
What does the ejection fraction represent?
Percentage of blood ejected from the heart
What does the VD/VT ratio measure?
Gas exchange efficiency
What is the formula for alveolar ventilation (VA)?
$VA = (VT - VD) \times frequency$
What is the formula for work rate (WR) in terms of metabolic equivalent (METs)?
$METs = \frac{VO2}{body mass} \div \text{Resting energy expenditure}$
What is the equation for mechanical efficiency?
Mechanical efficiency (%) = $\frac{external work accomplished (watts)}{energy expended (VO2)} \times 100$
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