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ChapterPhysiology Respiratory System

Respiratory Adjustments in Health and Disease

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1

A 28-year-old woman having limited cutaneous scleroderma for the last 10 years complains of shortness of breath for the last one month. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) are as follows. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

ACongestive heart failure

BInterstitial lung disease

CPulmonary artery hypertension

DBronchiectasis

2

Which of the following is seen in high altitude climbers?

AHyperventilation

BPulmonary edema

CDecreased PaCO2

DAll of the options

3

A 56-year-old male with COPD presents with worsening shortness of breath. ABG analysis shows PaO2 of 55 mmHg. Which physiological mechanism primarily contributes to his hypoxemia?

ARight-to-left shunt

BHypoventilation

CVentilation-perfusion mismatch

DReduced inspired oxygen tension

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