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a. hyperventilation with CO2 less than 35 mmHg
b. hypoventilation with a CO2 greater than 45 mmHg
c. hypo-oxygenation with an O2 saturation of 90 mmHg
d. normal ventilation with a CO2 of 40 mmHg

D

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