Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
What is the pO(2) in the oxygenated bloo...

What is the `pO_(2)` in the oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood?

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

To determine the partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) in oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of pO2**: - pO2 stands for the partial pressure of oxygen. It is a measure of the amount of oxygen gas present in a mixture of gases or in a liquid, such as blood. 2. **Recognize the Importance of pO2**: ...
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

    ICSE|Exercise REVIEW QUESTIONS (SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION)|5 Videos
  • BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

    ICSE|Exercise REVIEW QUESTIONS (LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)|8 Videos
  • BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

    ICSE|Exercise REVIEW QUESTIONS (DIFFERENTIATE)|8 Videos
  • BODY FLUIDS AND CIRCULATION

    ICSE|Exercise DIFFRENTIATE BETWEEN|13 Videos
  • CELL - THE UNIT OF LIFE

    ICSE|Exercise REVIEW QUESTIONS (LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)|14 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Partial pressure of CO_2 in alveoli, oxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood, tissue respectively (in mm Hg) are

Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals and birds?

Knowledge Check

  • All veins carry deoxygenated blood except

    A
    pulmonary vein
    B
    hepatic vein
    C
    hepatic portal vein
    D
    renal vein
  • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Oxygenated blood is carried by

    The partial pressure of O_2 in atmospheric air, alveoli, deoxygenated blood, oxygenated blood and tissues respectively (in mm Hg) is

    Assertion : There is no mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in the human heart. Reason : Valves are present in the heart which allows the movement of blood in one direction only.

    Which organ received only oxygenated blood?

    In frog, deoxygenated blood is received by

    Assertion : The heart of fish contains only deoxygenated blood. Reasoning : Oxygenated blood does not return back to the heart in fishes.

    Identify whether the given statements are true or false for double circulation. I. It checks the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. II. It carries only oxygenated blood. Choose the correct option accordingly.