Basic Physiology Terms to Know Flashcards
1
Q
PAO2, PACO2
A
Alveolar Partial Pressure
2
Q
PaO2, PaCO2
A
Arterial Partial Pressure
3
Q
FiO2; FAO2
A
Fractional Concentration of O2 in inspired air and in the alveolus respectively
4
Q
PIO2
A
partial pressure of inspired aire
5
Q
VA
A
Alveolar Ventilation
6
Q
Vco2
A
CO2 production
7
Q
Vo2
A
O2 consumption
8
Q
R
A
= Respiratory Exchange Ratio = Vco2/Vo2 = Co2 production/oxygen consumption
