Q.
The percentage composition of respiratory gases is given in the table.
Oxygen
$CO_2$
Nitrogen
Inspired air
20.95
0.04
79.01
Expired air
16.4
4.0
79.6
The approximate percentage of oxygen transported by the blood during one complete circulation is
Oxygen | $CO_2$ | Nitrogen | |
---|---|---|---|
Inspired air | 20.95 | 0.04 | 79.01 |
Expired air | 16.4 | 4.0 | 79.6 |
Breathing and Exchange of Gases
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