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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) Equal to that in the blood
(b) More than that in the blood
(c) Less than that in the blood
(d) Less than that of carbon dioxide

A

Equal to that in the blood

B

More than that in the blood

C

Less than that in the blood

D

Less than that of carbon dioxide

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B
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