Gas Exchange in the Lungs — Flashcards

_____ dead space can be measured by the single-breath N2 curve (Fowler's method).

The _____ of a respiratory system pressure-volume curve represents lung compliance

The lung diffusing capacity, DL, _____ during exercise due to increased surface area (A)

In _____ lung disease, the flow volume loops shifts to the right*

Due to the presence of dead space in pulmonary embolism (V/Q = _____), the PO2 of the alveolus will be _____ that in the inspired air.

If there is a(n) _____ obstruction, the V/Q ratio = (dead space)*

Due to the presence of dead space in pulmonary embolism (V/Q = _____), the PO2 of the alveolus will be _____ that in the inspired air.

The lung diffusing capacity, DL, _____ in emphysema due to decreased surface area (A)

The upper limit for the linear relationship between increase in % of CO2 in inspired air and respiratory minute volume is _____% of alveolar PCO2.

The graph given below shows _____ _____thoracic obstruction

Hint: variable/fixed