respiratory quotient
physiological ratio
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The respiratory quotient (RQ) is a physiological ratio that measures the relationship between the volume of carbon dioxide produced during respiration and the volume of oxygen consumed. It is a key indicator in understanding metabolic processes. The term "RQ" is an abbreviation for respiratory quotient, which was first used in 1879.12
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