Maximal Oxygen Consumption or VO₂ Max

question 50

Multiple Choice

Maximal oxygen consumption or VO₂ max

• A) is a measure of the cardiovascular system's capacity to deliver oxygen to muscles.
• B) cannot be changed because it is genetically determined.
• C) when high results in early fatigue.
• D) is only important in anaerobic activities.

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Definitions:

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