22. The Respiratory System
Law of Partial Pressure
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceGas A is 40% oxygen and 10% CO2. It has a total pressure of 500 mm Hg. Gas A is in contact with a with a liquid containing oxygen at a partial pressure of 100 mmHg and CO2 at a partial pressure of 25 mm Hg. In which direction will O2 and CO2 diffuse in this situation?
A
Oxygen will dissolve into the liquid, while CO2 will move from the liquid into the gas.
B
CO2 will dissolve into the liquid, while O2 will move from the liquid into the gas.
C
Both O2 and CO2 will move from the gas into the liquid.
D
Both O2 and CO2 will move from the liquid into the gas.
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