If a patient has low blood oxygen levels while the blood is circulating properly, the most likely site that is functioning improperly is the alveoli. The alveoli are responsible for gas exchange, where oxygen is absorbed into the blood and carbon dioxide is released. If the alveoli are not functioning properly, it can lead to inadequate oxygenation of the blood, resulting in low blood oxygen levels despite normal circulation.
A patient has low blood oxygen levels, although the patient's blood is circulating properly. Which is most likely functioning improperly?(1 point)Responsesthe aortathe aortathe pulmonary veinthe pulmonary veinthe alveolithe alveolithe capillariesthe capillaries
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