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Last Update: 01/23/2024 08:59 PM
Current Deck: Physiology II - Respiratory
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How does the body manage V/Q mismatch?
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- bronchioles constrict to decrease ventilation of poorly perfused alveoli --> in zone 1 which is why zone 1 has increased vascular resistance
- hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction to decrease perfusion to poorly ventilated alveoli --> activated by low alveolar P02, full effects reached by 15 mins
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