What is the primary determinant of the PAO2?

a. Body's CO2
b. Metabolic rate of the body tissues
c. PaO2
d. PO2 in the inspired gas


ANS: D
Many factors determine the alveolar partial pressure of oxygen (PAO2). Most important is the inspired partial pressure of oxygen, or PIO2.

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