For the process of external respiration to take place properly, which one of the following is TRUE about partial pressure gradients of O 2 or CO 2 before the gases reach equilibrium ?

Question

For the process of  external respiration  to take place properly, which one of the following is  TRUE  about partial pressure gradients of O 2  or CO 2   before the gases reach equilibrium ?

Accepted Answer

PO2 in the alveoli is greater than PO2 in the pulmonary capillaries

Answer

PCO2 in the alveoli is greater than PO2 in the alveoli

Answer

PCO2 in the alveoli is greater than PCO2 in the pulmonary capillaries

Answer

PO2 in the alveoli is less than PO2 in the pulmonary capillaries

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