Metabolic Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolic rate?
A
The quantity of energy consumed by an organism per unit of time
2
Q
What can metabolic rate be measured as? (Per unit of time)
A
Oxygen consumption
Carbon dioxide production
Energy production (as heat)
3
Q
Name two devices used to measure Metabolic rate
A
Calorimeter
Respirometer
4
Q
What is a calorimeter?
A
A well insulated chamber containing a pipe through which water flows, any heat generated heats the water
5
Q
What is a respirometer?
A
Chamber through which air is pumped, differences in oxygen concentration, CO2 concentration and temperature between air entering and leaving is detected by probes
