Problem 2 An adult takes about 12 breaths per minute, inhaling roughly 500 mL of air with each breath. The molar compositions of the inspired and expired gases are as follows: Species Inspired Gas (%) Expired Gas (%) O: CO: 20.6 15.1 0.0 3.7 N: 77.4 75.0 Н.О 2.0 6.2 The inspired gas is at 24°C and 1 atm, and the expired gas is at body temperature and pressure (37°C and i atm). Nitrogen is not transported inte or out of the blood in the lungs. All nitrogen inhaled is exhaled. 1. Calculate the masses of O:, CO:, and H:O transferred from the
Problem 2 An adult takes about 12 breaths per minute, inhaling roughly 500 mL of air with each breath. The molar compositions of the inspired and expired gases are as follows: Species Inspired Gas (%) Expired Gas (%) O: CO: 20.6 15.1 0.0 3.7 N: 77.4 75.0 Н.О 2.0 6.2 The inspired gas is at 24°C and 1 atm, and the expired gas is at body temperature and pressure (37°C and i atm). Nitrogen is not transported inte or out of the blood in the lungs. All nitrogen inhaled is exhaled. 1. Calculate the masses of O:, CO:, and H:O transferred from the
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An adult takes about 12 breaths per minute, inhaling roughly 500 mL of air with each breath. The molar compositions of the inspired and expired gases are as follows:
| Species | Inspired Gas (%) | Expired Gas (%) |
|---------|------------------|-----------------|
| O₂ | 20.6 | 15.1 |
| CO₂ | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| N₂ | 77.4 | 75.0 |
| H₂O | 2.0 | 6.2 |
The inspired gas is at 24°C and 1 atm, and the expired gas is at body temperature and pressure (37°C and 1 atm). Nitrogen is not transported into or out of the blood in the lungs. All nitrogen inhaled is exhaled.
1. **Calculate the masses of O₂, CO₂, and H₂O transferred from the pulmonary gases to the blood or vice versa (specify which) per minute.**
2. **Calculate the volume of air exhaled per milliliter inhaled.**
3. **At what rate (g/min) is this individual losing weight by merely breathing?**
**Explanation of Data Table:**
- Inspired gas is the composition of gases inhaled by the person.
- Expired gas is the composition of gases exhaled by the person.
- The table shows the percentage composition of each gas (Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Water Vapor) in both inspired and expired air. Notably, inhaled air contains no CO₂, but exhaled air contains 3.7% CO₂, indicating gas exchange.
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