Breathing 100% Oxygen While in Los Angeles Is Likely to Have

question 33

Multiple Choice

Breathing 100% oxygen while in Los Angeles is likely to have what short term effect?

• A)more hemoglobin will be loaded with oxygen
• B)no effect
• C)carbon dioxide concentration in the blood will lower
• D)hemoglobin unloading of oxygen will be impaired
• E)pH of the blood will decrease dramatically

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