If Maximum Oxygen Uptake (VO₂ max) Was Considered the Independent

question 15

Multiple Choice

If maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂ max) was considered the independent variable, which of the following would be an appropriate dependent variable?

• A) Marathon race time
• B) Concentration of muscle lactate
• C) Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)
• D) All of the above

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