Adequate perfusion depends on:
A) the presence of oxygen in the blood.
B) adequate production of carbon dioxide.
C) adequate blood pressure.
D) intact pump, intact container and fluid.

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Adequate perfusion depends on having an intact pump (the heart), intact container (blood vessels) and fluid (blood) to circulate in. While adequate blood pressure is important for perfusion, it is not sufficient on its own. The presence of oxygen in the blood and adequate production of carbon dioxide are important factors for cellular respiration, but not the primary determinants of perfusion.

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