From the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve, hemoglobin is __________ when the partial pressure of oxygen is 40 mm Hg. Would this be in the lungs, inactive tissues, or active tissues?

A. 75% saturated; in the inactive tissues
B. 75% saturated; in the active tissues
C. 98% saturated; in the active tissues
D. 35% saturated; in the active tissues


Answer: A. 75% saturated; in the inactive tissues

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