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

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An abnormally high partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can lead to respiratory acidosis, which can impair the diffusion of oxygen across the respiratory membrane by affecting the gradient needed for efficient gas exchange.

Which Factor Would Reduce the Amount of Oxygen Transfer Across