Identify the gas or gasses that normally has/have a higher partial pressure in alveolar air than in the atmosphere:

A. carbon dioxide
B. carbon monoxide
C. oxygen
D. nitrogen
E. nitrogen and oxygen


Ans: A. carbon dioxide

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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