What will be the `P_(O_2)` and `P_(CO_2)` in the atmospheric 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

Options

A. High `pO_(2)` and low `pCO_(2)`
B. High `pCO_(2)` and low `pO_(2)`
C. Both are equal `(pCO_(2)= pO_(2))`
D. Low `pO_(2)` and low `pCO_(2)`

Answer

A