Pulmoary Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary circulation: PRESSURE
A
< SYSTEMIC circulation
2
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Pulmonary Circulation: RESISTANCE
A
< SYSTEMIC circulation
3
Q
Pulmonary circulation: CARDIAC OUTPUT
A
= SYSTEMIC circulation
4
Q
Pulmonary BLOOD FLOW: SUPINE
A
SAME through the entire lung
5
Q
Pulmonary BLOOD FLOW: STANDING
A
LOWEST — Apex
HIGHEST — Base
6
Q
Effect of hypoxia (Low PaO2) on PULMONARY arterioles
A
VasoCONSTRICTION
7
Q
Causes of pulmonary global hypoxic vasoconstriction
A
HIGH altitude, FETAL circulation