Question
A patient has low blood oxygen levels, although the patient's blood is circulating properly. Which is most likely functioning improperly? (1 point)
A the aorta
B the capillaries
C the alveoli
D the pulmonary vein
A the aorta
B the capillaries
C the alveoli
D the pulmonary vein
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely option that is functioning improperly, given that the patient has low blood oxygen levels despite proper blood circulation, is:
C) the alveoli
The alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs; if they are not functioning properly, it can lead to inadequate oxygen absorption into the blood, resulting in low blood oxygen levels.
C) the alveoli
The alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs; if they are not functioning properly, it can lead to inadequate oxygen absorption into the blood, resulting in low blood oxygen levels.