***FICK'S LAW of DIFFUSION Flashcards
1
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What is Fick’s law of diffusion equation?
A
- R = DA(delta)P/d
2
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What is R in fick’s law of diffusion?
A
- rate of diffusion
3
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What is D in fick’s law of diffusion?
A
- diffusion coefficient (fixed #)
4
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What is A in fick’s law of diffusion?
A
- surface area
5
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What is (delta)P in fick’s law of diffusion?
A
- partial pressure gradient (PO2)
6
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What is d in fick’s law of diffusion?
A
- Diffusion distance (water –> blood)
7
Q
What coefficients are directly proportional in Fick’s law? What is inversely proportional?
A
- D, A and (delta)P (PROPORTIONAL)
- d (INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL)
