Review Note
Last Update: 01/23/2024 08:59 PM
Current Deck: Physiology II - Respiratory
Published
Fields:
Front
What is alveolar compliance?
Back
- change in volume/change in pressure
![]()
- alveoli in the apex = largest --> smallest amount of change/compliance
- alveoli in the base = smallest --> greatest amount of change/compliance
- increased compliance = better ventilation/perfusion
best ventilated alveoli - steep slope of curve
poorest ventilated - flat part of the curve (apex)
Suggested Changes:
Deck Changes (Suggestion to move the Note to the following Deck):
Field Changes:
Tag Changes: