Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning carbon dioxide kinetics?
A. The amount of carbon dioxide produced is equivalent to the amount of oxygen consumed
B. Carbon dioxide levels in blood, present mostly as a bicarbonate ion, can quickly change
C. Normally the amount of carbon dioxide excreted through the lung is exactly equal to the amount of carbon dioxide produced in peripheral tissues
D. The amount of carbon dioxide excreted is a function of ventilation of perfused alveoli
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning carbon dioxide kinetics?
A. The amount of carbon dioxide produced is equivalent to the amount of oxygen consumed B. Carbon dioxide levels in blood, present mostly as a bicarbonate ion, can quickly change C. Normally the amount of carbon dioxide excreted through the lung is exactly equal to the amount of carbon dioxide produced in peripheral tissues D. The amount of carbon dioxide excreted is a function of ventilation of perfused alveoli