The Total Pressure in a Mixture of Gases Is Equal

question 18

Multiple Choice

The total pressure in a mixture of gases is equal to the partial pressure(s) of

• A) the gas present in the greatest quantity.
• B) all of the gases added together.
• C) the gas with the greatest volatility.
• D) the gas that is most important.
• E) the gas with the greatest partial pressure.

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Definitions:

Heart Sounds

The noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.

Tricuspid

Relating to the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart, consisting of three cusps or flaps that prevent blood from flowing backwards.

Pulmonic

Relating to the lungs or the pulmonary artery, often used in medical contexts to discuss conditions or treatments affecting the respiratory system.

Elastic Recoil

The ability of an organ or tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.