Which of the following is a clinical example of a condition that may lead to ventilatory pump failure?
A. emphysema
B. hyperkalemia
C. pulmonary embolism
D. COPD
Answer: B
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The oxygen needed for aerobic respiration is stored in the muscle pigment called ________, which also gives muscle its pinkish color.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Vacuum blood tubes come in all of the following sizes, EXCEPT ________.
A. 7 mL B. 10 mL C. 15 mL D. 20 mL
For a healthy adult at rest, what is the normal pressure gradient for oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane when breathing room air at sea level?
a. 60 mm Hg c. 46 mm Hg b. 40 mm Hg d. 6 mm Hg