Which of the following describes the intrapulmonary shunt?
A) Reflection of the partial pressure change across the alveolar capillary membrane.
B) Assessment of the integrity of the lung to diffuse oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane.
C) Percentage of cardiac output returning to the arterial system without participation in oxygen transport.
D) Relationship between oxygen tension and the fraction of inspired O2.
C
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