NEETZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
Under normal physiological conditions, what volume of carbon dioxide is delivered to the alveoli by every 100 ml of deoxygenated blood?
Options
- A5 ml
- B4 ml
- C10 ml
- D20 ml
Correct answer
B. 4 ml
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, every 100 ml of deoxygenated blood delivers approximately 4 ml of CO ₂ to the alveoli. The value 5 ml corresponds to the amount of O ₂ delivered to the tissues by every 100 ml of oxygenated blood, while 20 ml is the approximate total carrying capacity of oxygen per 100 ml of blood. Answer: 4 ml