Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
respiratory quotient equation
A
CO2 produced / O2 consumed
2
Q
RQ for carbohydrates
A
consumes 6 O2 to create 6 CO2
3
Q
RQ for fat
A
consumes 23 O2 to create 16 CO2
4
Q
RQ for protein
A
consumes 77 O2 to create 63 CO2
5
Q
Hyperventilation
A
increases expired CO2 to disproportionately higher levels compared to current metabolic demands
6
Q
For every L of O2 consumed, how much energy is produced?
A
approx. 5 kcal / L O2
