Outside the lining of the alveolus is blood, which is at a gauge pressure of 5 mmHg, while air is contained inside the alveolus. What is the absolute pressure inside the alveolus

765 mmHg

Explanation:

The gauge pressure = 5 mmHg

To get the absolute pressure we use the relationship

where is the absolute pressure = ?

is the gauge pressure = 5 mmHg

= atmospheric pressure = 760 mmHg

substituting, we have

= 5 mmHg + 760 mmHg = 765 mmHg

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