MCQ Practice Single Best Answer Topic: Respiratory system

Q What is the concentration of oxygen in expired air?

Question ID
#10038
Subchapter
Respiratory system
Action
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  • A 19%
  • B 4%
  • C 10%
  • D 16%
Correct Answer: D

Explanation

The concentration of oxygen in inspired air is 19.6% while the concentration of oxygen in expired air is 15.7%. Therefore, approximately 4% of the oxygen is transferred from air to the blood. Similarly, the concentration of carbon dioxide in inspired air is 0.04% and the concentration of carbon dioxide in expired air is 3.6%, so approximately 3.56% of the carbon dioxide is transferred from the blood to air.

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