The Difference Between Resting Cardiac Output and Maximum Exercise Cardiac

question 57

Multiple Choice

The difference between resting cardiac output and maximum exercise cardiac output is the:

• A)cardiac reserve
• B)cardiac extra
• C)exercise increment
• D)exercise adaptation

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A measure of the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and vascular system in pumping oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.

VO₂ Max

Maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; a key indicator of an individual's aerobic physical fitness.

Longevity

The length of an individual's life, often studied in demographics and gerontology to assess common factors influencing lifespan.

Temporal Relationship

The chronological ordering of events, which can help establish a cause-and-effect relationship in epidemiological studies.