In certain lung ailments such as emphysema, there is a decrease in the ability of oxygen

Chapter 0, Problem 8.51

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In certain lung ailments such as emphysema, there is a decrease in the ability of oxygen to diffuse into the blood. a. How would the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood change? b. Why does a person with severe emphysema sometimes use a portable oxygen tank?

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