A Patient Has a PCO₂ of 80 Mm Hg

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient has a PCO₂ of 80 mm Hg. What is the concentration of dissolved CO₂ (in mM/L) in the blood?

• A)1.2 mmol/L
• B)2.4 mmol/L
• C)24 mmol/L
• D)40 mmol/L

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

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Overall Decline

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