Question

Why is it necessary to accommodate vapour pressure when calculating the partial pressure of oxygen in respiratory function?

Answer 1

·         Atmospheric pressure is the addition of all the partial pressures of the gases in the atmosphere, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor.

·         In the atmosphere, the partial pressure of oxygen is much larger than the partial pressure of carbon dioxide.

·         The partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere is much larger in contrast to the lungs, creating a pressure gradient; this permits oxygen to flow from the atmosphere into the lungs throughout inhalation.

 

Answer 2

The reason why it is important to accommodate vapor pressure when calculating the partial pressure of oxygen is because you cannot get the accurate results if you do not add that while calculating because vapor pressure is the foremost thing which makes up the whole pressure of oxygen. Oxygen is made up of vapor pressure and plays a vital role in respiratory function.