Which of the following does NOT directly affect the alveolar partial pressure of oxygen?
A. PaCO2
B. atmospheric pressure
C. tidal volume
D. inspired oxygen fraction
E. oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production (R)
ANS: C
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