In a healthy adult at rest at sea level,what is the normal carbon dioxide gradient across the alveolar capillary membrane?
A) 6 mm Hg
B) 60 mm Hg
C) 40 mm Hg
D) 27 mm Hg

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The normal carbon dioxide gradient across the alveolar capillary membrane is approximately 6 mm Hg, reflecting the difference between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood and alveolar air.

In a Healthy Adult at Rest at Sea Level,what Is