describe the mechanism involved of i) inspiration and ii) expiration  B) what type of respiratory condition is she likely to have? C) Differentiate between hypoxia and hypoxemia, giving 3 examples each

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A 72 year old woman with recurrent respiratory disease is being evaluated by her physician. She has a reduced total lung volume and FEVI/FVC ratio 85%. She had repeatedly had a low oxygen saturation for which she put on oxygen.

A) describe the mechanism involved of i) inspiration and ii) expiration 

B) what type of respiratory condition is she likely to have?

C) Differentiate between hypoxia and hypoxemia, giving 3 examples each 

D) is her lung compliance likely to be low or high? Explain your answer 

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