What is systemic arterial oxygen tension (PO2) in a healthy young person breathing room air at sea level?

A. 40 mm Hg
B. 46 mm Hg
C. 100 mm Hg
D. 150 mm Hg
E. 760 mm Hg


Ans: C. 100 mm Hg

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