Question

Hypothermia reduces CMRO2 by ____% for every ____ degree Celsius decrease in core body temperature.

a) 2%, 1°C
b) 5%, 2°C
c) 10%, 3°C
d) 15%, 4°C

Answer 1

Hypothermia reduces CMRO2 by 10% for every 3°C decrease in core body temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypothermia reduces CMRO2 by 10% for every 3°C decrease in core body temperature. So, the correct option is (c) 10%, 3°C.