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A. Gas transport
Partial pressures Partial pressures
kPa (mmHg) Fraction (L/L) kPa (mmHg)
≈ 0.21
FO 2
15.33 (115) FCO 2 ≈ 0.0003
21.17 (158.8)
4.43 (33)
6.27 (47) Expired air (wet) Inspired air (dry) 0.03 (0.23)
80.10 (601)
75.33 (565)
.
VE ≈ 8L/min Lung Function, Respiration
∑ p = 101.3 (760) . Humidification ∑ p = 101.3 (760)
VD ≈ 2.4L/min (Sea level)

.
13.33 (100) VA ≈ 5.6L/min
5.2 (39) .
Alveoles ≈ 0.3L/min Plate 5.1
V O 2
6.27 (47) CO 2 O 2
.
76.5 (574) V CO 2
≈ 0.25L/min
Cardiac output (CO)
Pulmonary capillaries
∑ p = 101.3 (760) ≈ 6L/min

Pulmonary artery Pulmonary veins

12.66 (95)
5.33 (40)
5.27 (41)
6.0 (45) Arteries
Veins Right Left 6.27 (47)
6.27 (47) (venae cavae) heart heart
avDO 2
≈0.05LO 2 /Lblood

Capillaries
≤5.33 (40) O 2
≥6.0 (45) CO 2
Tissue H 2 O
6.27 (47)
N 2
CO 2 O 2 +
Noble
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