In which of the following sequences does PO2 progressively decrease?

A. Body tissue, aorta, alveolar air
B. Blood in aorta, atmospheric air, body tissues
C. Body tissue, arterial blood, alveolar air
D. Body tissue, alveolar air, arterial blood
E. Atmospheric air, blood in aorta, body tissues


Answer: E

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