Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe the Plateau

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe the plateau portion of the O₂-Hb curve?

• A)It is within the blood P_O2 range that exists at the pulmonary capillaries.
• B)It means that haemoglobin becomes almost nearly saturated in the lungs unless the pulmonary capillary P_O2 falls below 60 mmHg.
• C) It is within the blood P_O2 range that exists at the systemic capillaries.
• D) It is the range that exists at the pulmonary capillaries.

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