Whether oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the blood or not is dependent upon _______________.

A) the partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs and in the blood
B) the partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs only
C) the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
D) the partial pressure of all gases in the atmosphere and blood


Answer: A) the partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs and in the blood

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Always attempt to answer the phone by the __________ ring

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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