Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 9, Problem 1CAQ2
Summary Introduction

To review:

Whether the statement “The oxygen percentage decreases as an individual ascends a mountain” is true or false.

Introduction:

The atmospheric pressure is also known as barometric pressure. There are certain events that regulate the breathing in individuals. The peripheral chemoreceptors get stimulated, initially, because of the increase in the elevation, which decreases the pressure of oxygen in the body.

Please refer to Clinical Application Case-1 for further information.

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