AVO2 differnce Flashcards
1
Q
Is the AVO2 difference high or low at rest + why?
A
AVO2 difference is low as not much O2 is required by muscles
2
Q
Is AVO2 difference high or low during exercise + why?
A
AVO2 difference is high as more O2 is required by the muscle so haemoglobin disassociates more readily. More haemoglobin is unsaturated at venous end
3
Q
What is the impact of a greater AVO2 difference
A
Muscle receives greater amount of O2, allowing performer to work harder for longer
4
Q
What is AVO2 difference?
A
difference in the oxygen content of the blood between the arterial blood and the venous blood at a muscle