oxygen consumption; rate at which oxygen is taken from the environment by the body, pumped to the tissues, and used by the tissues
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what is VO2 max
Maximum ability of CV system to transport O2 to working muscles from the environment
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what are units of VO2
L/min or mL/kg*min
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how can you increase Q
increase SV, HR, or a-v O2 diff
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what is a-v O2 diff
arterial venous oxygen difference \= difference in the amount of oxygen in the arteries and veins (the more oxygen is used, the greater the difference)