In the pulmonary arteries, the partial pressure of oxygen is approximately ________, and hemoglobin is approximately ________ saturated with oxygen.

A) 100 mm Hg : 98%
B) 40 mm Hg : 75%
C) 80 mm Hg : 90%
D) 25 mm Hg : 50%
E) 60 mm Hg : 80%


Answer: B) 40 mm Hg : 75%

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