NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the percentage of O2 in inspired air?
A
0.04%
B
4%
C
16%
D
21%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The air that we inhale contains around 21% oxygen. This oxygen is used by the body for respiration and therefore the exhaled has less percentage of oxygen (13.6% to 16%).

Detailed explanation-2: -Inhaled air contains approx 21%oxygen, 0.04% carbon dioxide and 79%nitrogen while exhaled air contains approx 16% oxygen, 4% carbon dioxide and also 79% nitrogen. The only difference between them is the varying levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The inhaled air is actually a air.

Detailed explanation-3: -The amount gases in exhaled air are 4% to 5% by volume more carbon dioxide and 4% to 5% by volume less oxygen than was inhaled. This expired air typically composed of: 78.04% nitrogen; 13.6%-16% oxygen; 4%-5.3% carbon dioxide; 1% other gases.

Detailed explanation-4: -The amount of inhaled air contains 21% of oxygen and 0.04% of carbon dioxide, while the air we breathe out contains 16.4% of oxygen and 4.4% of carbon dioxide. This is because our cells use oxygen from the inhaled air to release energy and give out carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Quiz of the Day!

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