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Preferred term

oxygen uptake

Definition

  • Oxygen uptake (VO2). It's the oxygen consumption or uptake per kilogram of body weight. It's the most relevant measure of the cardiorespiratory system. The highest rate at which oxygen can be consumed is called VO2Max, distributed and used by the body during exercise

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • VO2

Scope note

  • MS Academic Keywords

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21319

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