In mammals of all species, the peak rate of O2 consumption of each mitochondrion is roughly the same. On the basis of patterns of how V• O2max varies with body size in species of mammals, how would you expect the muscle cells of mammals of various body sizes to vary in how densely they are packed with mitochondria? Explain your answer.

In mammals of all species, the peak rate of O2 consumption of each mitochondrion is roughly the same. On the basis of patterns of how V• O2max varies with body size in species of mammals, how would you expect the muscle cells of mammals of various body sizes to vary in how densely they are packed with mitochondria? Explain your answer.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter8: Muscle Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

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