Given That Metabolic Acidosis Can Distort the RQ Values, Measurement

question 8

Multiple Choice

Given that metabolic acidosis can distort the RQ values, measurement of substrate utilization using RQ may not be accurate for a subject who is

• A) jogging at a mild intensity
• B) doing household activities
• C) performing intermittent 800-yard runs
• D) resting

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain that includes the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, important for complex behaviors, emotion, memory, and thought.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control, and also contributes to cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Corpus Callosum

A wide band of neural fibers beneath the cortex in the human brain, facilitating communication between the two hemispheres.

Peripheral Nervous Systems

The portion of the nervous system consisting of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the limbs and organs to the central nervous system.