The Increase in the Maximal A-VO₂ Difference Is Due to All

question 4

Multiple Choice

The increase in the maximal a-vO₂ difference is due to all of the following except:

• A) an increase in mitochondria in the muscle.
• B) an increase in capillaries in the muscle.
• C) an increase in hemoglobin.
• D) all of these account for the increased a-vO₂ difference.

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