What is the approximate percentage of oxygen (O₂) carried in a dissolved state through the plasma in the blood?

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What is the approximate percentage of oxygen (O₂) carried in a dissolved state through the plasma in the blood?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Around 97% of oxygen (O₂) is carried in the blood by binding to red blood cells (RBCs). The remaining 3% is transported in a dissolved state through the plasma. While dissolved O₂ plays a minor role in overall oxygen transport, it contributes to maintaining the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is NOT an inspiratory muscle?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement about residual volume is TRUE?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What does gas exchange in alveoli depend on?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is the intrapleural pressure at rest?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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