Approximately How Much CO₂ is Removed Daily by the Lungs

question 43

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much CO₂ is removed daily by the lungs?

• A) ~24,000 mmol/L of CO₂
• B) ~14,000 mmol/L of CO₂
• C) ~34,000 mmol/L of CO₂
• D) ~4,000 mmol/L of CO₂

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Definitions:

Elongation

The process of lengthening or stretching something, commonly referring to the lengthening of molecular chains or the physical body structure.

Axis

A line or reference around which something rotates or is symmetrically arranged, often used in geometry and physics to describe orientation.

Hormone

A naturally occurring compound in the body that directs and controls the operation of specific cells or organs.