Carbon Monoxide Can Decrease VO₂ Max by

question 15

Multiple Choice

Carbon monoxide can decrease VO₂ max by

• A) binding to hemoglobin to displace oxygen.
• B) irritating the bronchioles.
• C) decreasing the number of red blood cells.
• D) decreasing the arterial PO₂ to half its normal value.

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