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Introduction Flashcards

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Describe the structures leading to the alveoli

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Terminal bronchioles- respiratory bronchioles- alveolar duct- alveolar sac

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Describe the concentrations of oxygen in different compartments

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FiO2- 20.9 % (atmospheric)
PAO2- 13.3kPa (100mmHg)- alveolar
PaO2- 13.3kPa (100mmHg)- arteriolar
PvO2- 5.3kPa (40mmHg)- venous

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Describe the concentrations of carbon dioxide in different compartments

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FiCO2- 0.04%
PACO2- 5.3kPa (alveolar)
PaCO2- 5.3kPa (arteriolar)
PvCO2- 6.1kPa (venous)

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