Chapter 8

Question 1

respiratory quotient equation

Answer 1

CO2 produced / O2 consumed

Question 2

RQ for carbohydrates

Answer 2

consumes 6 O2 to create 6 CO2

Question 3

RQ for fat

Answer 3

consumes 23 O2 to create 16 CO2

Question 4

RQ for protein

Answer 4

consumes 77 O2 to create 63 CO2

Question 5

Hyperventilation

Answer 5

increases expired CO2 to disproportionately higher levels compared to current metabolic demands

Question 6

For every L of O2 consumed, how much energy is produced?

Answer 6

approx. 5 kcal / L O2