Which of the following factors will NOT influence the oxygenation of blood in the pulmonary circulation?
A. Rate and depth of breathing
B. Hemoglobin concentration of the blood
C.Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery
D. Surface area of the alveoli
Answer is C, but wouldn't a very high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery mean larger blood volume of deoxygenated blood that will go to the lungs, and hence a larger volume of blood for oxygenation to take place?
A. Rate and depth of breathing
B. Hemoglobin concentration of the blood
C.Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery
D. Surface area of the alveoli
Answer is C, but wouldn't a very high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery mean larger blood volume of deoxygenated blood that will go to the lungs, and hence a larger volume of blood for oxygenation to take place?
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