Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 36 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • BIOLOGY • objective

The diagram shows the human respiratory system. Using the alveolar gas equation, calculate the alveolar partial pressure of oxygen (PAO₂) given: atmospheric pressure \(P_b = 760\) mmHg, water vapour pressure \(P_{H2O} = 47\) mmHg, inspired oxygen fraction \(F_{IO2} = 0.21\), arterial carbon dioxide pressure \(P_{aCO2} = 40\) mmHg and respiratory quotient \(R = 0.8\).

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 99.7 mmHg
B. 95.0 mmHg
C. 88.5 mmHg
D. 105.2 mmHg
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
99.7 mmHg

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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