The composition of alveolar air differs from atmospheric air. Indicate all of the factors that account for this difference

Nitrogen does not enter alveoli
Difference in overall (total) pressure
Presence of water vapor
Gas exchange adds carbon dioxide
Gas exchange removes oxygen


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Nitrogen does not enter alveoli

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Difference in overall (total) pressure

__X__
Presence of water vapor

__X__
Gas exchange adds carbon dioxide

__X__
Gas exchange removes oxygen

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