The Respiratory Quotient Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

The respiratory quotient is

• A)the rate at which gases diffuse across the alveolar capillary membrane
• B)respiratory rate times tidal volume
• C)the ratio of O₂ consumed to CO₂ produced
• D)the ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed
• E)equal to 1.0 on a typical American diet

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