LAB 5 QUIZ

Question 1

VO2peak

Answer 1

levelling-off does not occur or max performance appears to be limited by local musculature factors rather than central circulatory dynamics

Question 2

VO2max

Answer 2

O2 consumption plateaus, or increases only slightly with additional increases in exercise intensity

Question 3

criteria for true VO2max

Answer 3

1. failure for HR to increase with increase in intensity
2. venous lactate concentration exceeds 8 mmol/L
3. respiratory exchange ration (RER) > 1.15
4. ratio of perceived exertion (RPE) > 17 on the Borg Scale
5. O2 intake doesn’t increase by more than 150 mL/min with increased workload

Question 4

rate of increase for maximal cycle test

Answer 4

0.5kp/2min

Question 5

rate of increase for Balke and Ware treadmill test

Answer 5

grade raised 2.5%/2min