What is the partial pressure of Oxygen $(PO_2)$ and Carbon dioxide $(PCO_2)$ in the alveoli?

  • A
    $PO_2 = 159 \, mm \, Hg$ and $PCO_2 = 0.3 \, mm \, Hg$
  • B
    $PO_2 = 104 \, mm \, Hg$ and $PCO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$
  • C
    $PO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$ and $PCO_2 = 45 \, mm \, Hg$
  • D
    $PO_2 = 95 \, mm \, Hg$ and $PCO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$

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