In the Lung, the Uptake of Oxygen Is in Part

question 18

Essay

In the lung, the uptake of oxygen is in part determined by the ventilation -perfusion ratio, which varies throughout the lung. Describe how ventilation -perfusion is regulated within the lung itself. How would ventilation -perfusion ratio be affected by hyperventilation?

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