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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question
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What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO₂) in the capillary blood?
Options
A 40 mm Hg
B 45 mm Hg
Correct Answer
C 100 mm Hg
D 50 mm Hg
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The pCO₂ in capillary blood arriving at the alveolus is high, approximately 45 mm Hg, which is higher than in the alveolus.

Hint

This value is higher than the alveolar pCO₂.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 771 of 2214
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