In the Presence of an Acutely Reduced Arterial O₂ Content

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the presence of an acutely reduced arterial O₂ content (hypoxemia) , normal O₂ delivery to the tissues can be maintained by which of the following?

• A) Hyperventilation (increased V_A)
• B) Increased RBC production
• C) Increasing the cardiac output
• D) Peripheral vasoconstriction

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