ventilation + perfusion Flashcards
1
Q
what is ventilation?
where does it occur?
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2
Q
what is dead space?
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3
Q
how do you measure dead space?
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4
Q
what happens if you decrease dead space?
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5
Q
what happens if you increase dead space?
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6
Q
what is the physiological response to elevated CO2?
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7
Q
what increases CO2?
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8
Q
what is lung perfusion?
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9
Q
how does lung perfusion vary across the.3 zones?
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10
Q
how does lung ventilation vary across the.3 zones?
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11
Q
what is the V/Q ratio?
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12
Q
how does the V/Q ratio vary across zones?
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13
Q
describe pulmonary blood flow
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14
Q
how does alveolar pressure impact blood flow?
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15
Q
how does exercise affect V/Q?
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