mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #843

A 30-year-old patient with chronic fatigue syndrome undergoes an exercise stress test. Which parameter is most likely to be abnormal in this individual?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #843

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 30-year-old patient with chronic fatigue syndrome undergoes an exercise stress test. Which parameter is most likely to be abnormal in this individual?

    • A) Increased Oxygen Consumption (VO2)
    • B) Decreased Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
    • C) Delayed Oxygen Depletion in the Phosphagen System
    • D) Elevated Anaerobic Threshold (AT)

    Answer: Delayed Oxygen Depletion in the Phosphagen System

    Explanation: Chronic fatigue syndrome often involves impaired mitochondrial function, leading to delays in oxygen depletion in the phosphagen system.