
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 11RQ
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To determine: The reason PO2 is not an accurate way of describing the oxygen content of blood in respiratory physiology.
Introduction: Respiration can be defined as the process of intake of oxygen into the cells, along with the expelling of carbon dioxide. The biological system that aids in performing respiration is the respiratory system that is comprised of lungs, trachea, bronchi, and so on.
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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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