O2 Drift Quiz

What happens to absolute ventilation at maximum with training?

It increases

What is the effect of detraining on ventilation?

VE/VO2 increases (lungs become less efficient)

What is the respiratory exchange ratio (RER) for fats combustion?

$rac{16 CO2}{23 O2}$

What is the equation for carb combustion?

$C6H12O6 +6 O2 + 38 ADP + 38 Pi → 6CO2 6H2O + 38 ATP + (heat)$ Signup and view all the answers

What does the ETC (Electron Transport Chain) use as an electron acceptor?

O2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the steady state definition?

O2 provides required energy and does not change over time Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the a-vO2 difference at rest and maximum with training?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of more lactic acid production on acidity?

Increases acidity Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for fats combustion?

$C16H32O2 + 23O2 + 129 ADP + 129 Pi → 16 CO2 + 16 H2O + 129 ATP + (heat)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of detraining on lung efficiency?

Lungs become less efficient Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for the Krebs cycle Pyruvate processing (PDH reaction)?

$C16H32O2 + 23O2 + 129 ADP + 129 Pi → 16 CO2 + 16 H2O + 129 ATP + (heat)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the caloric equivalent, in kcal/L O2/min, used for indirect calorimetry?

5 kcal/L O2/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate caloric cost (kcal/min) of an activity using VO2 (L/min) and the caloric equivalent (kcal/L O2/min)?

Caloric cost (kcal/min) = VO2 (L/min) * caloric equivalent (kcal/L O2/min) Signup and view all the answers

What is the metabolic equivalent (MET) if the VO2/body mass is 44.1 mL/kg/min?

12.6 METs Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate mechanical efficiency (%)?

Mechanical efficiency (%) = external work accomplished (watts) / energy expended (VO2) * 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the caloric cost in kcal/min for a given work rate if the VO2 is 1.35 L/min and the work rate is 65 watts?

4.25 kcal/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the gross efficiency for a work rate of 65 watts or 400 kg·m/min, if the VO2 is 1.35 L/min?

13.9% Signup and view all the answers

What is the net efficiency for a work rate of 65 watts or 400 kg·m/min, if the VO2 is 1.35 L/min?

22.0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the delta efficiency for a work rate of 65 watts or 400 kg·m/min, if the VO2 is 1.35 L/min and the VO2 rest is 0.5 L/min?

26.7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hyperpnea?

Increased depth and rate of breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'ventilatory drift' and its function?

Rise in ventilation after a period of exercise; helps in acid base balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological dead space from?

Non-perfused alveolus Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for minute ventilation (VE)?

Frequency * Tidal volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the triphasic response in ventilation related to?

Breathing factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the measure of gas exchange efficiency represented by the VD/VT ratio?

Dead space to tidal volume ratio Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'ventilatory drift' considered to make breathing inefficient?

It causes unnecessary air to be breathed Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical dead space approximately for an average person?

150 mL Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor responsible for the initial increase in minute ventilation?

Tidal ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'tidal volume' refer to?

Volume of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of central chemoreceptors?

Detect pH Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an increase in blood pH on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?

Shifts left, enhancing oxygen binding to hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of peripheral chemoreceptors?

Detect hypoxia and hypercapnia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that affects hemoglobin binding to oxygen?

PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the a-vO2 difference during submax steady-state exercise?

It levels off Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of H+ in the body?

Lactic acid Signup and view all the answers

How does exercising affect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?

Shifts right, enhancing oxygen offloading Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bronchodilation?

Decreases resistance in airways with exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of minute ventilation (VE)?

Factors affecting the rate and depth of breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that affects the diffusion of oxygen into the blood?

Alveolar and arterial partial pressure difference Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH)?

Condition when O2 carried in arterial blood is severely reduced during exercise Signup and view all the answers

What happens to alveolar ventilation during incremental exercise?

It follows minute ventilation Signup and view all the answers

Why does the body pump more blood to muscles during exercise?

To supply more oxygen to the muscles Signup and view all the answers

What happens to oxygen levels in the muscles during incremental exercise?

Oxygen levels plateau around ~50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of higher intensity exercise on arterial CO2 levels?

Arterial CO2 levels drop off Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?

760 mm Hg Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes mild exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH)?

Arterial blood oxygen reduced to 93-95% Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the oxygen gradient at around 80% intensity of maximum exercise?

Gradient increases to get oxygen into the blood Signup and view all the answers

What happens to venous blood saturation as workload increases during incremental exercise?

It decreases and plateaus around ~80% Signup and view all the answers

What defines severe exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH)?

Arterial blood oxygen reduced by 10 mm Hg PaO2 Signup and view all the answers