The lung diffusing capacity, DL, is _____ proportional to the diffusion coefficient of the gas
#2
N2O exhibits _____-limited gas exchange
#3
The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar air (PAO2) and arterial blood (PaO2) is normally approximately _____ mmHg
#4
2,3-BPG increases under _____ conditions (e.g. high altitude)
#5
_____ emboli present with joint and muscle pain ('bends') and respiratory symptoms ('chokes')
#6
The lung diffusing capacity, DL, is _____ proportional to the alveolar wall thickness
#7
What is the secondary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
#8
What is the primary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
#9
How long can the brain withstand hypoxia before sustaining irreversible damage?
#10
Which zone of the lung has the highest Pao2?
_____
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Flashcard 1: The lung diffusing capacity, DL, is _____ proportional to the diffusion coefficient of the gas
Answer: directly
Flashcard 2: N2O exhibits _____-limited gas exchange
Answer: perfusion
Flashcard 3: The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar air (PAO2) and arterial blood (PaO2) is normally approximately _____ mmHg
Answer: 100
Flashcard 4: 2,3-BPG increases under _____ conditions (e.g. high altitude)
Answer: hypoxic
Flashcard 5: _____ emboli present with joint and muscle pain ('bends') and respiratory symptoms ('chokes')
Answer: Gas
Flashcard 6: The lung diffusing capacity, DL, is _____ proportional to the alveolar wall thickness
Answer: inversely
Flashcard 7: What is the secondary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
Answer: PO2 - only takes effect during severe hypoxia
Flashcard 8: What is the primary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
Answer: PCO2
Flashcard 9: How long can the brain withstand hypoxia before sustaining irreversible damage?
Answer: 5 minutes
Flashcard 10: Which zone of the lung has the highest Pao2?
_____
Answer: Zone 1
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