Systemic arterial $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { Co } _ { 2 } }$ is less than tissue $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { Co } _ { 2 } }$ .

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Systemic arterial $\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{CO}_2}$ is lower because carbon dioxide is transported from tissues, where it is produced, to the lungs for exhalation, resulting in higher $\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{CO}_2}$ in tissues compared to arterial blood.

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Systemic Arterial $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { Co } _ { 2 } }$