A larger percentage of carbon dioxide gas is dissolved in the blood plasma as compared to oxygen gas because the solubility coefficient for carbon dioxide is greater than oxygen O partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere is greater than carbon dioxide solubility coefficient for oxygen is greater than carbon dioxide O partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is greater than oxygen

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A: The correct answer to this question is option C. i.e. both will increase.

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Q: Describe how Boyle's law results in inspiration and expiration. Your response must include the…

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Q: P50 in Oxy-Hemoglobin dissociation curve represents That partial pressure(PaO2) of dissolved form at…

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Q: In a negative feedback control of respiration, a high level of carbon dioxide in the blood…

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Q: C B D A K E H Carbon dioxide out Oxygen in Oxygen F Carbon dioxide G

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A: Answer :- Option (B) is correct. - build up in the tissues and become toxic.

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