Gas exchange — Flashcards

What equation may be used to calculate the O2 content of blood?O2 content = _____

In response to decreased atmospheric oxygen (e.g. high altitude), there is a _____ Pao2

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveolar air (PACO2) and arterial blood (PaCO2) is normally approximately _____ mmHg

In response to exercise, there is _____ venous O2 content

According to Fick's law, the rate of diffusion of a gas (Vgas) is equal to: _____

What is the typical normal value for anatomic dead space (mL)?_____

Is the A - a gradient normal, increased, or decreased, in response to high altitude? _____

2,3-BPG increases under _____ conditions (e.g. high altitude)

Only _____ gas contributes to the partial pressure of a gas in solution

The diffusion coefficient (DK) for CO2 is approximately 20x _____ than that of O2