Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 16, Problem 4RA
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To determine:
The condition that will occur, in case the blood lacks red blood cells (RBCs) and the lungs are functioning normally.
Introduction:
The gaseous exchange between blood and the external atmosphere takes place in the lungs. It occurs by the process of diffusion due to the change in the partial pressure of gases. The gaseous exchange is necessary for the removal of carbon dioxide from the body and the intake of oxygen into the body.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Human Physiology
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