The PAO₂ Depends on Which of the Following Factors?
I $\dot { V }$

question 72

Multiple Choice

The PAO₂ depends on which of the following factors?
I.ambient (atmospheric) pressure
II.fractional concentration of inspired oxygen
III.level of $\dot { V }$ _A
IV.types of fuels burned (fat, protein, carbohydrate)

• A)I, II, and III
• B)I and II
• C)III only
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

A cavity in the body housing the lungs, heart, and other components of the respiratory and circulatory systems; located within the chest.

Homeostasis

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Negative Feedback

A regulatory mechanism in which a change in a system triggers an action that reverses that change, maintaining system stability.

Internal Organs

Organs located within the main cavities of the body, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, which perform essential functions necessary for survival.