Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) refers to the largest quantity of oxygen an individual can consume during physical work and is used to measure:
A) The maximum ability of a body to transmit O2, to tissues of the body
B) How efficiently the body uses energy stores
C) The ratio of O2 consumed to CO, produced
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these is correct.

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VO2 max measures the maximum ability of the body to transport and utilize oxygen during exercise, which is described in option A.

Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2 Max) Refers to the Largest Quantity