Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 6, Problem 5RQ
The normal calculated anatomic shunt is about
A. 0.5-1 percent
B. 2-5 percent
C. 6-9 percent
D. 10-12 percent
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