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The Partial Pressure Gradient for Oxygen (In the Body)is Much

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The partial pressure gradient for oxygen (in the body)is much steeper than that for carbon dioxide.Explain how equal amounts of these two gases can be exchanged (in a given time interval)in the lungs and at the tissues.


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Line Structure

A simplified representation of a chemical structure, using lines to represent chemical bonds and showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule.

Soluble

The property of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent, forming a homogeneous solution at a specified temperature and pressure.

Oxygen

A diatomic molecule that is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas essential for respiration in most living organisms.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, with the symbol H and atomic number 1, primarily found as H2 gas.

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