Ventilation-perfusion matching — Flashcards

Ventilation-perfusion matching — Flashcards

Ventilation-perfusion matching — Flashcards
#1

In normal health, O2 exhibits _____-limited gas exchange

#2

The alveolar gas equation states that the alveolar Po2 (PAo2) equals:_____

#3

_____ is the total volume of the lungs that does not participate in gas exchange

#4

In _____-limited gas exchange, the gas equilibrates early along the length of the capillary

#5

The lung diffusing capacity (DL) is the equivalent of _____ of the alveolar-pulmonary capillary barrier

#6

What is the effect of increased alveolar ventilation on arteriolar (and alveolar) Pco2?_____

#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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