How much oxygen can dissolve in a plasma at body temperature?
A. 0.003 mL/dL/mmHg PO2
B. 0.3 mL/dL/mmHg PO2
C. 1.34 mL/dL/mmHg PO2
D. 0.03 mL/dL/mmHg PO2
Answer: A
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