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go.lag

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Diabetes mellitus in the mother resolves once the pregnancy is delivered.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which is a very high level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood?
 
  A) cyanosis
  B) hypoxemia
  C) hypercapnia
  D) carboxyhemoglobin



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Cyanosis refers to the bluish skin color that results from a high level of carbon dioxide.
B) Hypoxemia is a low level of oxygen in the blood.
C) Correct Capn/o- means carbon dioxide.
D) Carboxyhemoglobin refers to carbon monoxide, not carbon dioxide.



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