Which of the following is correct regarding the partial pressures of gases ($PO_2$ and $PCO_2$) in different parts of the human respiratory system?

  • A
    Alveoli: $PO_2 = 159 \, mm \, Hg$,Deoxygenated blood: $PCO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$,Tissues: $PCO_2 = 20 \, mm \, Hg$
  • B
    Alveoli: $PCO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$,Deoxygenated blood: $PO_2 = 95 \, mm \, Hg$,Tissues: $PCO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$
  • C
    Alveoli: $PO_2 = 104 \, mm \, Hg$,Deoxygenated blood: $PCO_2 = 45 \, mm \, Hg$,Tissues: $PO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$
  • D
    Alveoli: $PO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$,Deoxygenated blood: $PO_2 = 40 \, mm \, Hg$,Tissues: $PCO_2 = 45 \, mm \, Hg$

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