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What is the ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed called?
What is the ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed called?
- Respiratory index
- Calorific ratio
- Oxidation quotient
- Respiratory quotient (RQ) (correct)
What is the approximate RQ of protein?
What is the approximate RQ of protein?
- 0.8 (correct)
- 0.9
- 0.7
- 1.0
What is the term for the measurement of O2 uptake and CO2 output in humans, experimental animals, or diseases?
What is the term for the measurement of O2 uptake and CO2 output in humans, experimental animals, or diseases?
- Urinary nitrogen output
- Respiratory quotient
- Direct calorimetry
- Indirect calorimetry (correct)
What is the method called that measures heat production directly?
What is the method called that measures heat production directly?
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How much O2 is used and CO2 produced per gram of urinary nitrogen?
How much O2 is used and CO2 produced per gram of urinary nitrogen?
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