Assuming Resting Conditions at Sea Level, What Is the Partial

question 106

Multiple Choice

Assuming resting conditions at sea level, what is the partial pressure of oxygen in systemic arteries?

• A)80 mm Hg
• B)40 mm Hg
• C)160 mm Hg
• D)46 mm Hg
• E)100 mm Hg

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