The mixing of atmospheric air within the dead space of the conducting zone of the lung upon inspiration results in a partial pressure of

A) oxygen in the alveoli that is higher than atmospheric.
B) nitrogen in the alveoli that is higher than atmospheric.
C) oxygen in the alveoli that is lower than atmospheric.
D) carbon dioxide in the alveoli that is lower than atmospheric.
E) water vapor in the alveoli that is lower than atmospheric.


Answer: C) oxygen in the alveoli that is lower than atmospheric.

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