Normal V/Q distribution — Flashcards
What type of V/Q mismatch occurs due to airway obstruction? _____
Increased VA/Q results in _____
What is the ideal V/Q ratio for adequate gas exchange? _____
Both ventilation and perfusion are _____ at the base of the lung than at the apex of the lung
_____ is perfusion of lung regions that are not ventilated (V/Q = 0)
In certain pathologic situations, the physiologic dead space may become greater than the anatomic dead space, suggesting a _____ defect
_____ is perfusion of lung regions that are not ventilated (V/Q = 0)
The V/Q ratio at the base of the lung is normally _____, indicating wasted perfusion
In zone _____ of the lung, high alveolar pressure may compress the capillaries and reduce blood flow in this zone
In the lungs, hypoxia causes vaso-_____
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