Which of the Following Conditions Would Result in a Systemic

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would result in a systemic arterial P_O2 lower than is typical of a healthy person at sea level?

• A) traveling to high altitude
• B) breathing 100% oxygen
• C) having iron-deficiency anemia
• D) breathing regular air in a hyperbaric chamber (higher that normal atmospheric pressure)
• E) maintaining alveolar ventilation constant while decreasing metabolic rate

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Definitions:

Lesser Omentum

A double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum, involved in the formation of the stomach and duodenal pouch.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that secretes acid and enzymes for food digestion.

Liver

A large, vital organ in the body that performs numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates that performs a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.