Lung Structure and Function

Question 1

ventilation vs perfusion

Answer 1

-air vs blood that reaches alveoli

Question 2

alveolar dead space

Answer 2

ventilater (air) but not perfused

Question 3

respiratory quotient vs respiratory exchange ratio

Answer 3

• CO2/O2

- tissue use vs lung intake

Question 4

bronchial circulation

Answer 4

• R –> L shunt

- bypasses alveoli