A person's C(a-v)O2 increases in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

a. seizures.
b. peripheral shunting.
c. hyperthermia.
d. exercise.


B
Peripheral shunting decreases the C(a-v)O2 because less oxygen is extracted by the tissues. All of the other listed options increase oxygen extraction and so will increase the C(a-v)O2.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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