Which factor would reduce the amount of oxygen transfer across the respiratory membrane?
A) a higher partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere
B) an abnormally high partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C) a reduced partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
D) a low pulmonary capillary, partial pressure of oxygen
E) none of these

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An abnormally high partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can lead to reduced oxygen transfer as it can cause respiratory acidosis and affect the diffusion gradient for oxygen.

Which Factor Would Reduce the Amount of Oxygen Transfer Across