Multiple Choice
Why is CO an ideal gas for measuring diffusing capacity of the lungs?
A) It is taken up by Hb in a manner similar to O2.
B) It is always present in capillary blood at 0.3%.
C) It is quickly converted to CO2 in the lungs.
D) It does not react with He or other tracer gases.
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