Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe the Plateau Portion

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe the plateau portion of the O₂-Hb curve

• A)It is within the blood PO₂ range that exists at the pulmonary capillaries.
• B)It means that haemoglobin becomes almost nearly saturated in the lungs, unless the pulmonary capillary PO₂ falls below 60 mmHg.
• C)It is within the blood PO₂ range that exists at the systemic capillaries.
• D)It is the range that exists at the pulmonary capillaries.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

Somatic symptom disorder involves experiencing significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, that causes major emotional distress and difficulties in functioning.

Diagnostic Category

A classification used in diagnostic systems, such as the DSM or ICD, to organize and describe specific mental health conditions based on symptom patterns.

Scientific Reasons

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Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person has physical symptoms that involve multiple bodily systems, which are not explained by any medical condition and cause significant distress.