The partial pressure of water vapor is 47 mm Hg at a body temperature (37°C). If the barometric pressure is 708 mm Hg, what is the partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs of a patient inspiring a gas mixture containing 40% oxygen?Answer: ____________

What will be an ideal response?


P =  (Pbarometric- PH20)(fractional concentration)
P = (708 - 47)(0.4) = 264 mm Hg

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