The PO₂ Decreases with Increasing Altitude Because of the

question 23

Multiple Choice

The PO₂ decreases with increasing altitude because of the

• A) lower percent of oxygen in the air.
• B) lower barometric pressure.
• C) higher percent of carbon dioxide in the air.
• D) higher percent of nitrogen in the air.

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