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Alveolar air mixes with air in the anatomic dead space on its way, which is rich in oxygen.

hence % of oxygen is more in expired air.

Thus though amount of CO2 does not decrease, percentage decreases as inspired air contains very less amount of CO2 (0.03%).

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Is CO2 more soluble in plasma and alveolar fluis than the oxygen?

No, oxygen is more soluble in plasma and alveolar fluid than carbon dioxide. However, carbon dioxide is transported in the blood more efficiently as bicarbonate ions and dissolved carbon dioxide, rather than in its gaseous form like oxygen.


What gas is more abundant inhaled air than exhaled air?

CO2. Oxygen decreases after diffusion into the blood and CO2 being released in respiration is expired in greater concentrations.


How does expired air differ from inspired air?

Both Inspired and expired air have higher amounts of oxygen than Carbon Dioxide. Inspired air has higher amounts of oxygen than expired, while expired air has higher amounts of Carbon Dioxide than inspired air.


Is NO2 more acidic than CO2?

Yes, NO2 is more acidic than CO2.


Percentage of nitrogen in the expired air?

The percentage of expired air is around 74-80% Nitrogen. Because of gas exchange in the lung, expired air is also rich in CO2 and lower in O2 than atmospheric air (which has a 21.8% O2 comp and a .03 - .04% CO2 comp). Thus, the O2 and CO2 values narrow in difference to 14.5-16% and 4-5.5%, respectively.


Is Alveolar PCO2 identical to atmospheric PCO2?

No, it is higher or the CO2 would not move out of the lungs.


Where is CO2 carried from and to?

It is diffused from the blood into the alveolar cavaity.


How carbon dioxide in important in respiration?

CO2 is expired because when you expire your diaphram moves in and up decreasing lung volume, thus increasing the concentration of CO2 in the lungs. Then diffusion naturally occurs and the CO2 is expired and O2 is then inspired.


How does one calculate alveolar carbon dioxide partial pressure?

Alveolar carbon dioxide partial pressure can be calculated using the alveolar gas equation: PaCO2 = (Pb-PH2O) * FiCO2 - (PaCO2 / R), where PaCO2 is the alveolar partial pressure of carbon dioxide, Pb is barometric pressure, PH2O is water vapor pressure, FiCO2 is inspired fraction of CO2, and R is the respiratory quotient. This equation helps estimate the partial pressure of CO2 in the alveoli.


How do the structures of alveoli and capillaries support the function of gas exchange?

Exchange of gases in alveoli takes place through diffusion. This diffusion takes place to partial pressure differences among the gases O2 and CO2. The partial pressure of O2in alveolar sac = 103 mm Hg The partial pressure of O2 in blood = 50mm Hg The partial pressure of CO2 in alveolar sac = 28 mm Hg The partial pressure of CO2 in blood = 45 mm Hg As a result, the O2 from alveolar sacs diffuses into blood. the CO2 diffuses from blood into lungs.


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drain the tank, throw it away


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