Lecture 12: Gas delivery and Consumption Flashcards
1
Q
Rate of oxygen delivery is determined by?
A
rate of oxygen used during metabolism
2
Q
Inequality of V(dot) O2 and V(dot) CO2 due to?
A
substrate available for metabolism
3
Q
Respiratory quotient
A
rate of CO2 excreted to 02 consumed, function of metabolism, average = .8 for mixed protein, fate and carb diet