What will be the pO2 and pCO2 in the atmospheric air compared to those in the alveolar air?

(i) pO2 lesser, pCO2 higher

(ii) pO2 higher, pCO2 lesser

(iii) pO2 higher, pCO2 higher

(iv) pO2 lesser, pCO2 lesser

Asked by Pragya Singh | 1 year ago |  94

1 Answer

Solution :-

Right answer is (ii) pO2 higher, pCO2 lesser

The partial pressure of oxygen in atmospheric air tends to be more than the partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar air. In atmospheric air, the pO2 is approximately 159 mm Hg. In alveolar air, it's approximately 104 mm Hg. The partial pressure of CO2 in atmospheric air is lower. as CO2 within the alveolar air. In atmospheric air, the pCO2 is around 0.3 mmHg. In alveolar air, it's about 40 mm Hg.

Answered by Abhisek | 1 year ago

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