What is the water vapor pressure of saturated gas at normal body temperature (37° C)?
a. 47.0 mm Hg
b. 43.8 mm Hg
c. 37.0 mm Hg
d. 98.6 mm Hg
ANS: A
For example, air that is fully saturated with water vapor at 37° C and 760 mm Hg has a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg and an absolute humidity of 43.8 mg/L.
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