A decrease in the partial pressure of O₂ from normal O₂ levels can result in A) all the options listed here are correct. B) restricted diffusion of O₂ across membranes. C) reduction of O₂ availability to tissues. D) sorroche. E) alkalosis.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A decrease in the partial pressure of O2 (oxygen) from normal levels can lead to restricted diffusion of O2 across membranes, reduction of O2 availability to tissues, sorroche (which is a term sometimes used to describe altitude sickness, a condition that can result from decreased oxygen availability), and alkalosis (a condition that can be related to changes in blood chemistry due to altered O2 and CO2 levels). Therefore, all the options listed are correct consequences of decreased partial pressure of oxygen.

A Decrease in the Partial Pressure of O2 from Normal

A Decrease in the Partial Pressure of O₂ from Normal