Question 2 (3 points) A patient comes to a clinic complaining of shortness of breath. Her heart and lungs
are both shown to be functioning normally. A medical student correctly determines
that the patient is suffering from low blood oxygen. The student suggests that the
patient be given extra blood plasma.
(a) Why was the student's suggestion to administer extra blood plasma a mistake? [1]
(b) What can be added to the patient's blood that might be more helpful? [1]
(c) Why will the addition of this substance be likely to help the patient? [1]