Question

How much oxygen is consumed by a 70kg healthy adult at rest?

a) 250 ml/100g/min
b) 500 ml/100g/min
c) 350 ml/100g/min
d) 100 ml/100g/min

Answer 1

A 70kg healthy adult at rest typically consumes around 250 ml of oxygen per 100g of body weight per minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 70kg healthy adult at rest typically consumes around 250 ml of oxygen per 100g of body weight per minute. To calculate the amount of oxygen consumed by the entire body, you can multiply this rate by the weight of the individual:

Oxygen consumption = (250 ml/100g/min) x (70 kg) = 1750 ml/min