Exchange of gases in alveoli takes place through diffusion.
This diffusion takes place to partial pressure differences among the gases O2 and CO2.
The partial pressure of O2in alveolar sac = 103 mm Hg
The partial pressure of O2 in blood = 50mm Hg
The partial pressure of CO2 in alveolar sac = 28 mm Hg
The partial pressure of CO2 in blood = 45 mm Hg
As a result, the O2 from alveolar sacs diffuses into blood.
the CO2 diffuses from blood into lungs.
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