The arterial-venous oxygen differences is ? equal to the blood pressure. ? a measure of the oxygen extracted at the capillary level. ? NOT related to the capillary density. ? equal to the volume of oxygen consumed (VO2). ? determined by using a rating of perceived exertion scale.
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The arterial-venous oxygen difference refers to the difference in the oxygen content of arterial blood (blood leaving the heart) and venous blood (blood returning to the heart). Show more…
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