Q. Regarding the respiratory quotient, which of the following is TRUE? (Solved)
1. it is the ratio of CO2 and O2 in the body at any one time
2. can go as high as 2.00 because lactic acid produces more oxygen
3. in acidosis, it goes down
4. in alkalosis it goes up
5. it is possible for it to be negative
- e. it is possible for it to be negative