Oxygen, O₂ ,Is Certainly Good for You

question 51

Multiple Choice

Oxygen, O₂ ,is certainly good for you.Does it follow that if small amounts of oxygen are good for you then large amounts of oxygen would be especially good for you?

• A)Yes.This is the reason patients are given pure (100%)oxygen during medical procedures.
• B)Yes.Increased oxygenation of the bloodstream is good for you and can increase your life span.
• C)No.Breathing 100% oxygen for extended periods of time can be damaging to the body.
• D)No.Large amounts of oxygen will absorb hydrogen from the body and increase the amount of water in the body causing an imbalance in electrolytes.

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IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that is used globally.

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United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a set of rules and standards for financial reporting and accounting practices in the U.S.

Straight-Line Method

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IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that are globally accepted.