In a Healthy Individual,how Is Ventilation and Perfusion Affected by High

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a healthy individual,how is ventilation and perfusion affected by high altitude exposure?

• A) Both ventilation and pulmonary perfusion are increased
• B) Only perfusion is increased
• C) Only ventilation is increased
• D) Ventilation is increased and pulmonary perfusion decreases slightly

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Definitions:

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Hypoventilates

To breathe at an abnormally slow rate, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, potentially causing respiratory acidosis.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials to and from the cells.

Acidic

Refers to substances with a pH less than 7, which are characterized by their sour taste and ability to turn blue litmus paper red.