Under quiet conditions, blood returning to the heart retains about ________ of its oxygen content

A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 90 percent
E) 100 percent


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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