Calculate the PO2 of air that is made up of 21% oxygen. We are at sea level where atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg. Round off your answer to nearest whole number. 21 mm Hg    140 mm Hg    160 mm Hg    760 mm Hg    none of the above

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Calculate the PO2 of air that is made up of 21% oxygen. We are at sea level where atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg. Round off your answer to nearest whole number.

21 mm Hg

  

140 mm Hg

  

160 mm Hg

  

760 mm Hg

  

none of the above
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