Chapter 11, Problem 6P

Gas moves from an area of ________ partial pressure to an area of ________ partial pressure. low; high low; low high; high high; low

What are some advantages of gas exchange in air over gas exchange in water?

3. At sea level, a diver has the following: • Lung volume: 6 L • Pressure within the lungs: 755 mm Hg If this individual dives to a depth of 99 feet and compresses the lung volume to 2 L, what will be the pressure within the diver's lungs? A. 960 mm Hg B. 1420 mm Hg C. 1765 mm Hg D. 2265 mm Hg