Medical
Biology
Upper Respiratory Tract
Question
The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs is
Equal to that in the blood.
More than that in the blood.
Less than that in the blood.
Less than that of carbon dioxide.
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Solution

Correct Option: B 

Explanation:
  • Diffusion of gases always takes place from higher concentration to lower concentration. 
  • So, for the movement of oxygen from alveoli to blood the partial pressure of oxygen is higher in blood than in the alveoli of the lungs. 
  • On the other hand, blood is rich in carbon dioxide.