The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are :

1. pO= 95 and pCO2 = 40

2. pO2 = 159 and pCO2 = 0.3

3. pO2 = 104 and pCO= 40

4. pO2 = 40 and pCO= 45

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases |
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Pneumotaxic Centre  (i) Alveoli
(b) O2 Dissociation curve (ii) Pons region of the brain
(c) Carbonic Anhydrase  (iii) Haemoglobin
(d) Primary site of exchange of gases (iv) R.B.C. 

   

Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
2. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
3. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
4. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases | Respiratory System: Regulation of Respiration |
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Level 1: 80%+
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