Oxygen, , Is Certainly Good for You

question 27

Multiple Choice

Oxygen, , 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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Definitions:

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