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Key components of the respiratory system?
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1. Air pump
2. Sufrace for gas exchange (alveoli) 4. O2 and CO2 carrying mechanisms 5. Control mechanisms |
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What is metabolic rate?
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The rate of oxygen consumption.
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What is the oxygen consumption in a young adult at rest? (VO2)
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250ml/min
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CO2 produced? (VCO2)
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200ml/min
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Respiratory quotient?
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VCO2/VO2
200/250 0.8 |