Question
What will be the pO2 and pCO2 in the atmospheric air compared to those in the alveolar air ?
(i) pO2 lesser, pCO2 higher
(ii) pO2 higher, pCO2 higher
(iii) pO2 higher, pCO2 higher
(iv) pO2lesser, pCO2 lesser.
Solution
ii. PO2 higher PCO2 lower.