If Blood from an Area of the Lung with a High

question 64

Multiple Choice

If blood from an area of the lung with a high $\dot { V }$ / $\dot { Q }$ is mixed with blood perfusing an area with a low $\dot { V }$ / $\dot { Q }$ , what will be the result?

• A)CaO₂ higher than the average of the two
• B)CaO₂ lower than the average of the two
• C)PaO₂ equal to the average of the two
• D)PaO₂ lower than the average of the two

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Definitions:

Gunpowder

A mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, used historically as a propellant in firearms and fireworks.

Isomer

Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

TNT

Trinitrotoluene, a chemical compound used as an explosive material due to its high stability and explosive power.