Oxygen that is dissolved in the blood plasma:

A) can be measured with a pulse oximeter.
B) makes up the partial pressure of oxygen.
C) is quickly absorbed by bicarbonate ions.
D) cannot participate in pulmonary respiration.


Answer: B) makes up the partial pressure of oxygen.

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