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The partial pressure of oxygen in the al...

The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs is

A

Less than that of carbon dioxide

B

Equal to that in the blood

C

More than that in the blood

D

Less than that in the blood

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C
`PO_(2)` Alveoli is 104 , while in oxygentatyed blood , it is 95.
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