26. An increase in which one of the following would tend to lead to edema? A. Pe

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26. An increase in which one of the following would tend to lead to edema?
A. Permeability of the capillary wall
B. Capillary hydrostatic pressure
C. Plasma colloid osmotic pressure
D. A and B
E. A, B and C

27. A patient with no respiratory problems is given a blood transfusion. Which of the following will occur?
A. Arterial PO2 will increase.
B. Arterial PCO2 will decrease.
C. Arterial hemoglobin saturation will increase.
D. Arterial oxygen content will increase.
E. None of the above would occur.

28. Which of the following decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen?
A. Low PCO2
B. Alkalosis
C. Acidosis
D. Decreased body temperature
E. Decreased levels of diphosphoglycerate (DPG)

29. What is the approximate hemoglobin oxygen saturation of venous blood?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 95%

Explanation / Answer

26) D 27) B 28) A 29) B

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