Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT true for the plateau portion of the O₂-Hb curve?
A) It is in the blood-PO2 range that exists at the pulmonary capillaries.
B) It means that haemoglobin becomes almost nearly saturated in the lungs unless the pulmonary capillary PO2 falls below 60 mmHg.
C) It is in the blood-PO2 range that exists at the systemic capillaries.
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