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Partial pressure of oxygen in lungs is...

Partial pressure of oxygen in lungs is

A

Less than that in deoxygenated blood.

B

More than that in oxygenated blood.

C

Equal to that in atmospheric air.

D

Less than that in tissues

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B
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