Vocabulary Term Details

Respiratory quotient

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_quotient)

The respiratory quotient (or RQ or respiratory coefficient), is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate (BMR) when estimated from carbon dioxide production. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

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Measurements
N/ACarbon dioxide
Oxygen

This term is used for the following terms: 
RQ

Approved Date
06-Nov-2012

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