Respiratory 21 Flashcards
1
Q
At what length does the PO2 of a capillary increase the its max in a healthy person?
A
The first third of the capillary length
2
Q
What is the characteristics of the PO2 in the capillaries of a diseased person?
A
The partial pressure in the capillaries is far lower that a healthy person
3
Q
What is the resistance in the pulmonary system?
A
It is a low resistance system
4
Q
What is the compliance of the pulmonary circulation?
A
It is a high compliance system
