Intro to Respiratory System Flashcards
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Key concepts of respiration and energy production
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Key concepts of gas exchange and pH
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Key concepts of gas exchange and pH
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Structure and function of airways
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Dead Space
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A bit about ventilation and gas exchange
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Ventilation & Gas Exchange Efficiency
Tidal Volume (VT): Air per breath (~500 ml in a 70 kg adult).
Respiratory Frequency (Rf): Breaths per minute (~12/min).
Minute Ventilation (VE) = VT × Rf = 500 ml × 12 = 6000 ml/min.
Alveolar Ventilation: The most accurate measure of gas exchange efficiency.
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Takeaways
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