Question
A patient has low blood oxygen levels, although the patient's blood is circulating properly. Which is most likely functioning improperly?(1 point)
Responses
the aorta
the aorta
the alveoli
the alveoli
the pulmonary vein
the pulmonary vein
the capillaries
Responses
the aorta
the aorta
the alveoli
the alveoli
the pulmonary vein
the pulmonary vein
the capillaries
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **the alveoli**.
The alveoli are the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. If the blood oxygen levels are low despite proper circulation, it suggests that the alveoli may not be effectively facilitating the exchange of oxygen into the blood, which can lead to low levels of oxygen in the bloodstream.
The alveoli are the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. If the blood oxygen levels are low despite proper circulation, it suggests that the alveoli may not be effectively facilitating the exchange of oxygen into the blood, which can lead to low levels of oxygen in the bloodstream.