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This is the partial pressure of oxygen in inspired air.
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21.2
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This is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in expired air.
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c
3.6
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This is the partial pressure of oxygen in the arteries.
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e
12.7
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The partial pressure of oygen in the air that is inspired is about 21.2. The alveoli subtract oxygen to use in respiration, but they do not use all of it. When air is expired, the partial pressure is now about 15.5.
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15.5
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This is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in inspired air.
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d
3.1
Concept
Chapter
2693
4198
Gaseous exchange and transport
Topic
150
Respiratory physiology
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What is the approximate expected partial pressure of oxygen in expired air?
a