Which of the Following Is True Related to Oxygen Diffusion

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true related to oxygen diffusion?

• A) It can only be perfusion limited
• B) It is normally diffusion limited but under certain abnormal pulmonary condition can become perfusion limited
• C) It can only be diffusion limited
• D) It is normally perfusion limited but under certain abnormal pulmonary conditions can become diffusion limited

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