The Maximum Rate of Oxygen Consumption by an Individual at Sea

question 102

Multiple Choice

The maximum rate of oxygen consumption by an individual at sea level is known as 

• A) VO2 max. 
• B) one-half VO2 max. 
• C) cardiac output. 
• D) cardiac conditioned index. 
• E) cardiac volume.

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Definitions:

PYY

PYY, or peptide YY, is a hormone produced in the gut in response to eating, which has been linked to reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Orexin

A neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a significant role in sleep-wake cycles.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that regulates hunger and thirst.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety signals, playing a critical role in energy homeostasis and weight regulation.