Guyton and Hall Physiology Chapter 41 - Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Blood and Tissue Fluids
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Guyton and Hall Physiology Chapter 41 - Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Blood and Tissue Fluids

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What is the term for the percentage of blood that gives up its O2 in the tissue capillaries?

  • Hemoglobin saturation
  • Oxygen diffusion rate
  • Utilization coefficient (correct)
  • Gas exchange ratio

    • How does increased cardiac output affect O2 transport to tissues?

  • It has no impact on O2 transport.
  • It decreases O2 transport efficiency.
  • It can increase O2 transport up to 20-fold. (correct)
  • It solely affects oxygen saturation.

    • At what arterial Po2 does hemoglobin remain predominantly saturated with O2?

  • 40 mm Hg
  • 80 mm Hg
  • 60 mm Hg (correct)
  • 100 mm Hg

    • What happens to venous blood Po2 as it passes through tissues?

    <p>It falls to about 35 mm Hg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily facilitates the delivery of O2 into muscle tissues during exercise?

    <p>Buffer effect of hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact on tissue Po2 during strenuous exercise?

    <p>Tissue Po2 only slightly decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When atmospheric oxygen concentration decreases, what primarily aids in maintaining tissue Po2?

    <p>Buffer effect of hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much O2 does each 100 ml of blood typically deliver to tissues?

    <p>15 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Po2 of the blood after it has passed through the bronchial circulation?

    <p>40 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in blood flow to a particular tissue affect the tissue Po2?

    <p>It increases the tissue Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum Po2 that can be achieved even with maximal blood flow through the lungs?

    <p>95 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does decreased blood flow through tissue have on interstitial fluid Po2?

    <p>It reduces the interstitial fluid Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of increased tissue metabolism on oxygen levels?

    <p>Decreases interstitial fluid Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of intracellular partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) in peripheral tissues?

    <p>5 to 40 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Pco2 of the venous blood leaving the tissues?

    <p>45 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the difference in Po2 between capillaries and tissue cells?

    <p>Cells continuously use oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pressure difference is required for full CO2 diffusion out of the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli?

    <p>5 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the average intracellular Po2 in peripheral tissues based on experimental measurement?

    <p>23 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Pco2 of the pulmonary capillary blood change as it travels through the capillaries?

    <p>It decreases to match alveolar Pco2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the intracellular Po2 of 23 mm Hg considered adequate for oxygen-utilizing processes in cells?

    <p>It supports biological processes with minimal oxygen dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Pco2 as it diffuses from tissue cells into capillaries?

    <p>It decreases progressively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect observed in the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as noted in the description?

    <p>They behave in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily facilitates the diffusion of gases in and out of cells and capillaries?

    <p>Partial pressure gradients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen?

    <p>Partial pressure of oxygen (Po2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the percentage of oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood typically compare to that of blood leaving the lungs?

    <p>It is lower than that of blood leaving the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does tissue PCO2 play in the context of hemoglobin saturation?

    <p>It promotes the release of oxygen from hemoglobin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological process is primarily responsible for carbon dioxide elimination from the tissues?

    <p>The partial pressure gradient of carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does oxygen saturation of hemoglobin change as blood Po2 increases?

    <p>Hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what typical Po2 value does systemic arterial blood oxygen saturation average 97%?

    <p>95 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to hemoglobin saturation in metabolically active tissues?

    <p>It decreases due to high PCO2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blood pH affect hemoglobin's ability to bind oxygen?

    <p>Lower pH decreases binding affinity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased metabolic rate on peripheral tissue blood flow?

    <p>It increases blood flow to meet oxygen demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily determines the hemoglobin saturation curve’s shape?

    <p>Partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the oxygen utilization coefficient during strenuous exercise?

    <p>It increases to 75% to 85%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hemoglobin function as an oxygen buffer?

    <p>It stabilizes tissue oxygen levels despite varying alveolar Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum oxygen saturation of hemoglobin compared to the normal level?

    <p>It can rise only 3% above the normal level of 97%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 40 mm Hg value for Po2 in capillary blood?

    <p>It is a few milliliters higher than the tissue Po2 during capillary exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?

    <p>Essentially all the O2 is utilized by the tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much oxygen do tissues typically require from each 100 ml of blood under basal conditions?

    <p>5 ml of O2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause significant fluctuations in the levels of alveolar O2?

    <p>Increased activity levels in tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between alveolar Po2 and oxygen delivery to tissues?

    <p>Tissue Po2 remains constant despite fluctuations in alveolar Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sluggish blood flow in certain tissue areas affect O2 delivery?

    <p>It increases the O2 utilization coefficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tissue oxygen buffer system' refer to?

    <p>The stabilizing function of hemoglobin on tissue Po2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased blood flow to tissues on tissue PO2 levels?

    <p>Tissue PO2 levels increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does metabolic activity within tissues influence the oxygen utilization coefficient?

    <p>It increases the oxygen utilization coefficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a PO2 value of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood?

    <p>It represents the average oxygen saturation in healthy tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to oxygen delivery when the utilization coefficient approaches 100% in certain tissues?

    <p>Oxygen delivery cannot exceed the maximum capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen during varying metabolic states?

    <p>Partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological effect does an increase in CO2 and H+ levels have on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve?

    <p>It shifts the curve to the right, enhancing O2 release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the Bohr effect have during gas exchange in the lungs?

    <p>It allows more O2 to be taken up by hemoglobin in high Po2 conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does intracellular Po2 influence the rate of oxygen usage by cells?

    <p>A low intracellular Po2 is sufficient for normal chemical reactions in cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the temperature rise of 2° to 3°C in muscles during activity?

    <p>It enhances the release of O2 to muscle fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG) play in the blood regarding oxygen delivery?

    <p>It binds to hemoglobin, decreasing its affinity for oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form accounts for the majority of CO2 transport from tissues to the lungs?

    <p>Bicarbonate ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor have on CO2 transport from tissues?

    <p>Causes a significant rise in tissue Pco2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state accounts for the smallest portion of CO2 transportation to the lungs?

    <p>In a dissolved state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition would likely occur in tissues if carbonic anhydrase activity is inhibited?

    <p>Increase in carbonic acid levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arterial Pco2 compared to the venous Pco2?

    <p>Higher than 40 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is formed when CO2 reacts with hemoglobin in red blood cells?

    <p>Carbaminohemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological process is impacted by the increase of tissue Pco2 to 80 mm Hg?

    <p>Decreased CO2 transport from tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does carbonic anhydrase play in CO2 transport?

    <p>Catalyzes the formation of bicarbonate ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical difference in Pco2 levels between venous blood and arterial blood?

    <p>10 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood is approximately 97%.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A decrease in blood flow results in an increase in tissue PCO2 levels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hemoglobin saturation increases progressively as blood Po2 decreases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dissociation curve of hemoglobin shows that O2 saturation remains constant regardless of Po2 changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In normal conditions, blood leaving the lungs has a Po2 of about 95 mm Hg.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During strenuous exercise, the utilization coefficient increases to 50%.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The arterial hemoglobin saturation remains at 89% when the alveolar Po2 drops to 60 mm Hg.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 20-fold increase in O2 transport to tissues can be achieved from a combination of increased cardiac output and O2 delivery.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The normal Po2 in the alveoli is approximately 84 mm Hg.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The venous blood Po2 typically falls to 25 mm Hg after passing through the tissues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The temperature of muscle can rise 2° to 3°C, enhancing O2 delivery to muscle fibers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When blood CO2 levels rise, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the left.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under high Po2 levels, hemoglobin readily binds to oxygen.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bohr effect describes how CO2 and H+ levels affect oxygen release in tissues.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Po2 of 40 mm Hg in capillary blood does not significantly impact O2 release from hemoglobin.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only a high level of O2 pressure is required for normal intracellular chemical reactions to take place.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High levels of BPG in blood enhance oxygen delivery to tissues.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rightward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve in tissues typically occurs at low CO2 levels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscle capillary blood requires a Po2 level of 40 mm Hg to force O2 release from hemoglobin.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bohr effect describes the oxygen uptake process in the lung's alveoli.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>BPG = Substance that shifts oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right ADP = Product formed from ATP when energy is used Hemoglobin = Protein responsible for oxygen transport in blood O2 usage = Metabolic process combining oxygen with nutrients to release energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physiological processes with their effects:

    <p>Increase in ADP = Increases rate of O2 usage Rightward shift of the curve = Enhances O2 transport to tissues ATP conversion = Produces ADP and releases energy Normal BPG levels = Maintains slight right shift of the dissociation curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their roles in oxygen transport:

    <p>ATP = Energy source for metabolic processes ADP = Indicates higher metabolic activity BPG = Regulator of oxygen affinity of hemoglobin O2 = Final metabolite for energy release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following blood gas concepts with their definitions:

    <p>O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve = Graph showing the relationship between O2 saturation and Po2 Metabolic O2 usage = Rate of oxygen consumption by cells Alveolar Po2 = Partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli Rightward shift = Phenomenon allowing greater O2 transport under certain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their expected outcomes:

    <p>Increased ADP concentration = Higher O2 binding to hemoglobin Rightward shift of the curve = Greater ease of O2 release to tissues Decreased ATP levels = Elevated ADP concentration Normal BPG levels = Slight shift in the O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Pco2 in arterial blood = 40 mm Hg Pco2 in venous blood = 45 mm Hg Intracellular Po2 range = 5 to 40 mm Hg Average intracellular Po2 = 23 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following processes with their associated gases:

    <p>Diffusion of O2 = From capillaries to tissue cells Diffusion of CO2 = From tissue cells to capillaries Reduced intracellular Po2 = Results from oxygen consumption Pressure difference for CO2 diffusion = 5 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following values with their relevance in gas exchange:

    <p>Pco2 at arterial end of pulmonary capillaries = 45 mm Hg Pco2 of alveolar air = 40 mm Hg Pressure required for O2 utilization = 1 to 3 mm Hg Equilibrium Pco2 in tissues = 45 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following oxygen and carbon dioxide dynamics:

    <p>Oxygen pressure in peripheral capillaries = Higher than in tissues Intracellular Pco2 in tissues = Higher than in periphery CO2 diffusion pressure difference = 5 mm Hg Equilibrium Pco2 in pulmonary capillaries = 40 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their key concepts:

    <p>Chemo-resistance in O2 processes = Large safety factor for cells Distance between capillaries and cells = Can be considerable Normal intracellular PO2 = Sufficient for chemical processes Pco2 changes during gas exchange = Inversely impacts oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oxygen Transport and Tissue Po2

    • Hemoglobin Buffering: Hemoglobin acts as a buffer, stabilizing tissue Po2.
    • Tissue Po2 Range: The normal interstitial fluid Po2 in tissues ranges from 5 to 40 mmHg, averaging around 23 mmHg. Even this low Po2 is sufficient for cellular functions.
    • Hemoglobin Saturation and O2 Delivery:
      • During normal conditions, 25% of oxygenated hemoglobin releases its oxygen to tissues.
      • Hemoglobin is 97% saturated with oxygen in systemic arterial blood.
    • Alveolar Po2 Changes:
      • When alveolar Po2 decreases to 60 mmHg, arterial hemoglobin remains 89% saturated, indicating hemoglobin's buffering effect.
      • Even with alveolar Po2 as high as 500 mmHg, hemoglobin saturation reaches a maximum of 100%, only a 3% increase from normal.
    • Increased Cardiac Output and O2 Delivery: Trained marathon runners can increase cardiac output 6- to 7-fold, and O2 transport per blood volume 3-fold, resulting in a 20-fold increase in total O2 delivery to tissues.

    CO2 Diffusion

    • CO2 Diffusion Gradient:
      • CO2 diffuses from tissues to capillaries due to a higher Pco2 in tissues (45 mmHg) compared to arterial blood (40 mmHg).
      • CO2 diffuses from pulmonary capillaries to alveoli due to a higher Pco2 in the capillaries (45 mmHg) compared to alveolar air (40 mmHg).
    • Rapid CO2 Diffusion: CO2 diffusion occurs rapidly, with pulmonary capillary blood achieving near-equilibrium with alveolar Pco2 within one-third of its passage through the capillaries.

    Blood Flow and Tissue Po2

    • Increased Blood Flow, Increased Tissue Po2: Increasing blood flow delivers more oxygen to tissues, leading to higher tissue Po2.
    • Tissue Metabolism and Po2: Increased tissue metabolism consumes more oxygen, lowering interstitial fluid Po2.
    • Venous Admixture: Blood flow through the bronchial circulation which bypasses gas exchange, results in a lower Po2 in systemic arterial blood (approximately 95 mmHg).

    Hemoglobin Saturation

    • Hemoglobin Saturation Curve: The relationship between blood Po2 and hemoglobin oxygen saturation is represented by the hemoglobin saturation curve.
    • Normal Hemoglobin Saturation: Normal hemoglobin saturation in systemic arterial blood averages 97% due to the Po2 of 95 mmHg.

    Oxygen Delivery

    • Oxygen delivery to the tissues is enhanced by increases in blood CO2 and H+ levels
    • This shift is called the Bohr effect
    • The Bohr effect occurs when the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve moves to the right, enhancing the release of O2 from the blood, and allowing for more oxygen to be picked up from the alveoli.

    Carbon Dioxide Transport

    • CO2 diffuses from tissue cells in the dissolved molecular CO2 form
    • CO2 is transported in three primary forms: dissolved CO2, carbaminohemoglobin, and bicarbonate
    • Bicarbonate is the most important form, accounting for 70% of CO2 transported from the tissues to the lungs

    Carbon Dioxide Dissociation Curve

    • The CO2 dissociation curve demonstrates the relationship between total blood CO2 and Pco2
    • The normal blood Pco2 falls within a narrow range of 40mmHg in arterial blood and 45mmHg in venous blood
    • Only 4 volume percent of the total blood CO2 is exchanged during transport from the tissues to the lungs
    • The normal concentration of CO2 in the blood is about 50 volume percent
    • The CO2 concentration increases to 52 volume percent in the tissues and falls to 48 volume percent in the lungs

    Haldane Effect

    • The Haldane effect explains the shift in the CO2 dissociation curve based on changes in blood oxygen levels
    • When PO2 increases (e.g., in the lungs), the CO2 dissociation curve shifts to the left, leading to greater CO2 unloading from the blood
    • When PO2 decreases (e.g., in the tissues), the CO2 dissociation curve shifts to the right, allowing for more CO2 to be bound to hemoglobin, enhancing its transport
    • The Haldane effect significantly enhances the transport of CO2 from tissues to the lungs

    Hemoglobin Saturation and Blood Flow

    • Hemoglobin saturation refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules bound to oxygen.
    • The percent saturation of hemoglobin progressively increases as the partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) in the blood rises.
    • Systemic arterial blood, which leaves the lungs and enters the systemic arteries, typically has a Po2 of around 95 mm Hg.
    • The usual oxygen saturation of systemic arterial blood averages 97%.

    Oxygen Delivery to Tissues

    • Each 100 ml of blood delivers about 15 ml of oxygen to the tissues, with three times the normal amount delivered during exercise.
    • The cardiac output can increase to six to seven times the normal rate in trained individuals due to increased oxygen delivery to tissues during exercise.
    • The utilization coefficient, which is the percentage of blood that releases its oxygen as it passes through tissue capillaries, is about 25%.

    Influence of Atmospheric Oxygen Levels

    • The normal Po2 in the alveoli is around 104 mm Hg.
    • Changes in atmospheric oxygen concentration, whether due to altitude or compressed air environments, have a minimal impact on tissue Po2.
    • When alveolar Po2 decreases to 60 mm Hg, arterial hemoglobin remains 89% saturated with oxygen.

    The Bohr Effect

    • The Bohr effect refers to the rightward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve in response to increased blood CO2 and H+ levels.
    • This shift enhances the release of oxygen from blood in tissues and promotes oxygenation of the blood in the lungs.
    • The Bohr effect is facilitated by the diffusion of CO2 from tissue cells into the blood, which increases blood Pco2 and H+ concentration.

    Factors Affecting Oxygen Delivery

    • 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG) is a metabolically important phosphate compound found in blood.
    • BPG can shift the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right, increasing oxygen delivery to tissues.
    • Increased temperature, often seen in muscles during exercise, can further enhance oxygen delivery by shifting the curve to the right.

    Intracellular Oxygen Usage

    • The rate of oxygen usage in cells is primarily limited by the concentration of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) rather than intracellular Po2.
    • When intracellular Po2 is above 1 mm Hg, oxygen availability does not limit the rate of chemical reactions.

    Carbon Dioxide Transport

    • Carbon dioxide is transported in the blood in three main forms: dissolved CO2 (7%), bound to hemoglobin (23%), and as bicarbonate ions (70%).
    • Carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme found in red blood cells, catalyzes the reaction between CO2 and water, rapidly forming carbonic acid.
    • This reaction is crucial for transporting CO2 in the form of bicarbonate ions, which accounts for the majority of CO2 transport.

    Diffusion of Oxygen from Peripheral Capillaries to Tissue Cells

    • The intracellular Po2 in peripheral tissues is lower than the Po2 in peripheral capillaries.
    • The normal intracellular Po2 ranges from as low as 5 mm Hg to as high as 40 mm Hg, averaging 23 mm Hg.
    • Only 1 to 3 mm Hg of O2 pressure is normally required for full support of the chemical processes that use oxygen in the cell.

    Diffusion of CO2 from Peripheral Tissue Cells into Capillaries and Lungs

    • CO2 diffuses out of tissue cells in the dissolved molecular CO2 form.
    • CO2 is transported from tissue cells to the lungs by the reaction of CO2 with water and hemoglobin.
    • The tissue capillary blood comes almost exactly to equilibrium with the interstitial Pco2.
    • Only a 5 mm Hg pressure difference causes all the required CO2 diffusion out of the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli.

    Chemical Forms in Which CO2 is Transported

    • 70% of the CO2 transported is transported in the form of bicarbonate ions, produced by the reaction of CO2 with water.
    • A small portion of the CO2 is transported in the dissolved state to the lungs.
    • CO2 reacts directly with amine radicals of the hemoglobin molecule to form the compound carbaminohemoglobin.

    Effect of BPG to Cause Rightward Shift of the Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

    • The normal BPG in the blood always keeps the O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifted slightly to the right.
    • This shift allows for greater O2 transport to the tissues.

    Transport of CO2 in Combination With Hemoglobin and Plasma Proteins—Carbaminohemoglobin

    • The quantity of CO2 that can be carried from the peripheral tissues to the lungs by carbamino combination with hemoglobin and plasma proteins is about 30% of the total quantity transported.
    • Because this reaction is much slower than the reaction of CO2 with water inside the red blood cells, it is doubtful that under normal conditions this carbamino mechanism transports a significant amount of CO2.

    The Haldane Effect

    • The combination of O2 with hemoglobin in the lungs causes the hemoglobin to become a stronger acid.
    • The increased acidity of the hemoglobin displaces CO2 from the blood into the alveoli.
    • This is accomplished by both decreasing the tendency of hemoglobin to combine with CO2 and releasing H+ ions, which bind with HCO3− to form carbonic acid, which then dissociates into water and CO2.

    Respiratory Exchange Ratio

    • Under normal resting conditions, only about 82% as much CO2 is expired from the lungs as O2 is taken up by the lungs.
    • The ratio of CO2 output to O2 uptake is called the respiratory exchange ratio (R), which is typically 0.825.

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