Oxygen Diffusion from the Alveolus to the Pulmonary Capillary Occurs

question 105

Multiple Choice

Oxygen diffusion from the alveolus to the pulmonary capillary occurs because

• A) alveolar PO₂ is greater than capillary PO₂.
• B) oxygen diffuses faster than carbon dioxide.
• C) alveolar PCO₂ is greater than capillary PCO₂.
• D) alveolar PO₂ is less than capillary PCO₂.
• E) carbon dioxide diffuses faster than oxygen.

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Distinguish between different infant care practices across cultures and their potential impacts.

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Definitions:

Forced Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can forcefully exhale after taking the deepest breath possible, used in lung function testing.

Expelled

The act of being forced to leave or removed from a place or institution, often due to violation of rules or standards.

Expiration

The process of breathing out; also called exhalation.

Pulmonary Function Test

A group of tests conducted to evaluate how well the lungs are working in terms of their ability to take in and release air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood.