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What will be the `P_(O_2) and P_(CO_2)` in the expired air compared to those in the alveolar air?

A

`P_(o_(2))` lesser ,`P_(co_(2))` higher

B

`P_(o_(2))` higher ,`P_(co_(2))` lesser

C

`P_(o_(2))` higher ,`P_(co_(2))` higher

D

`P_(o_(2))` lesser ,`P_(co_(2))` lesser

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