The Condition in Which the Partial Pressure of CO₂ exceeds

question 58

Multiple Choice

The condition in which the partial pressure of CO₂ exceeds 40 mmHg is called

• A) hyperemia
• B) emphysema
• C) hypoxia
• D) narcosis
• E) hypercapnia

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