In the Countercurrent Exchange System, the Percentage of Available Oxygen

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the countercurrent exchange system, the percentage of available oxygen extracted from the blood exceeds 80%. What would this percentage be if oxygen were instead obtained through concurrent exchange?

• A) 40%
• B) 50%
• C) 60%
• D) 80%
• E) 100%

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