What is the normal value of the ratio of O2 consumption (O2) to CO2 production (CO2)?

A. 1.5
B. 1.0
C. 0.8
D. 0.6


?ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: Normal O2 consumption (O2) is approximately 250 ml/minute, and normal CO2 production (CO2) is about 200 ml/minute. The ratio of O2/ CO2 is 0.8, or 200 ml/min
250 ml/min.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C. ?

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