Which of the Following Will Return Toward Normal During Acclimatization

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will return toward normal during acclimatization to high altitude (12,000 feet) ?

• A)Arterial carbon dioxide tension
• B)Arterial hydrogen ion concentration
• C)Arterial hemoglobin concentration
• D)Alveolar ventilation

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