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The maximum capacity of 100 ml blood to absorb oxygen is:

Correct answer: B. 20 ml

  • A. 10 ml
  • B. 20 ml
  • C. 30 ml
  • D. 45 ml

Explanation

When oxygen tension is 115 mm mercury, haemoglobin is 98% saturated and therefore contains 19.6 (≈ 20) ml of oxygen per 100 ml of blood.

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