Some Athletes Experience a Larger-Than-Expected Decrease in VO₂ Max When

question 29

Multiple Choice

Some athletes experience a larger-than-expected decrease in VO₂ max when tested at altitude. This may be due to

• A) a larger desaturation of hemoglobin.
• B) a greater decrease in maximal heart rate.
• C) a greater decrease in maximal stroke volume.
• D) poor mitochondrial function.

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