What is the primary mechanism responsible for the exchange of gases in the lungs?

  • A
    Simple diffusion
  • B
    Active transport
  • C
    Indirect transport
  • D
    Facilitated diffusion

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Partial pressure (in $mm \ Hg$) of oxygen and carbon dioxide at different parts involved in diffusion in comparison to those in the atmosphere. Identify $A$ and $B$ and choose the correct option accordingly.
GasAtmospheric AirAlveoli
$O_{2}$$159$$A$
$CO_{2}$$0.3$$B$

$A$: Diffusion of carbon dioxide is $20$ times faster than oxygen.
$R$: It is due to difference in partial pressure as well as solubility of diffusing gases.

Match the Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ regarding the partial pressures of gases ($PO_2$ and $PCO_2$) in different respiratory sites:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. Alveoli $i$. $0.3 \ mmHg \ PCO_2$
$B$. Deoxygenated blood $ii$. $45 \ mmHg \ PCO_2$
$C$. Atmospheric air $iii$. $104 \ mmHg \ PO_2$
$D$. Tissue $iv$. $40 \ mmHg \ PO_2$

Select the correct option for the shape of guard cells in stomata.
Stomata of MonocotsStomata of Dicots
$A$.Bean-shapedDumbbell-shaped
$B$.Dumbbell-shapedBean-shaped
$C$.Bean-shapedBean-shaped
$D$.Dumbbell-shapedDumbbell-shaped

How much $CO_2$ is delivered to the alveoli by every $100 \;ml$ of deoxygenated blood (in $;ml$)?

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