How Is Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO_2max) Defined

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Multiple Choice

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2max) defined?

• A) the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort
• B) the velocity of oxygen flowing through the blood during maximum physical effort
• C) the genetic pressure that defines the velocity of blood flow during maximum physical effort
• D) the multivariate system of maintaining blood pressure during maximum physical effort

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