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respiratory quotient

/rɪˈspɪrətɔːri ˈkwəʊʃənt/

翻译: 生理学和医学中使用的无量纲数值,表示代谢过程中产生的二氧化碳与消耗的氧气之比,可反映机体利用碳水化合物、脂肪或蛋白质作为能量来源的情况。

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/rɪˈspɪrətɔːri ˈkwəʊʃənt/C1formalmedical
  • zh生理学和医学中使用的无量纲数值,表示代谢过程中产生的二氧化碳与消耗的氧气之比,可反映机体利用碳水化合物、脂肪或蛋白质作为能量来源的情况。

A dimensionless number used in physiology and medicine, representing the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during metabolism, indicating which fuel source (carbohydrates, fats, or proteins) the body is using for energy.

  1. Metabolic ratioC2formal

    The ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during cellular respiration, used to determine which fuel source (carbohydrates, fats, or proteins) the body is metabolizing.

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    • The respiratory quotient of a typical mixed diet is around 0.85.
    • During intense exercise, the respiratory quotient may approach 1.0 due to increased carbohydrate metabolism.
    • Researchers measured the respiratory quotient to assess the patient's metabolic state.