Is oxygen consumption the same as oxygen uptake?
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The body's demand for oxygen varies dramatically depending on activity, from a resting state of 250 mL/min to over 4 L/min during intense exercise. However, a key distinction exists between the cellular use of this oxygen, known as oxygen consumption, and the whole-body measurement, or oxygen uptake. This article clarifies these subtle but important physiological concepts.
