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Question

Hypoxemia is caused by reduced oxygen in the blood or restricted blood flow. Which of the following describes what happens to the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood?

Accepted Answer

The partial pressure of oxygen in the blood is lower than normal.

Answer

The partial pressure of oxygen in the blood is higher than normal.

Answer

The partial pressure of oxygen in the blood continuously drops until zero.

Answer

The partial pressure of oxygen in the blood continuously rises to maximum capacity.