As the air is saturated with water vapor (humidified) upon entry into the conducting pathway, there will be
A) a selective increase in the partial pressure of nitrogen.
B) a decrease in the partial pressure of the remaining gases.
C) a selective decrease in the partial pressure of nitrogen.
D) no change in the partial pressure of the remaining gases.
E) an increase in the partial pressure of the remaining gases.
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