Asked in NUMS 2019 (cancelled sitting) 2019Moderate

Hemoglobin can absorb maximum oxygen at sea level, which is _ ml/100 ml of blood.

Correct answer: D. 20

  • A. 15
  • B. 19
  • C. 19.6
  • D. 20
  • E. 25

Explanation

At sea level, hemoglobin can carry a maximum of approximately 20 ml of oxygen per 100 ml of blood. This capacity is influenced by several factors, including atmospheric pressure and hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. The other options (15 ml, 19 ml, 19.6 ml, and 25 ml) do not accurately reflect this maximum saturation. Specifically, 15 ml and 19 ml are too low, and 25 ml exceeds the physiological capacity of hemoglobin.

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