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    Hypercapnia Is Defined As
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Hypercapnia Is Defined As

Question 5

Question 5

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Hypercapnia is defined as:


A) A decreased blood level of carbonic acid.
B) A decreased blood level of oxygen.
C) An elevated blood level of carbon monoxide.
D) An elevated blood level of carbon dioxide.

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