What Is the Primary Determinant of the PAO₂?
A)body's $\dot { V }$

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the primary determinant of the PAO₂?

• A)body's \(\dot { V }\) CO₂
• B)metabolic rate of the body tissues
• C)PaO₂
• D)PO₂ in the inspired gas

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