The maximum amount of oxygen which normal human blood absorbs and carries at sea level is ________ per 100 ml of blood.

Correct answer: B. 20 ml

  • A. 10 ml
  • B. 20 ml
  • C. 30 ml
  • D. 40 ml

Explanation

Each 100 ml of normal arterial blood carries about 20 ml of oxygen, mainly bound to haemoglobin and a small amount dissolved in plasma. Students may choose 10 ml because they count only dissolved oxygen and ignore the much larger haemoglobin-bound component.

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