Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 9, Problem 1CAQ4
Summary Introduction

To review:

The given blank space in the statement, “As an individual continues to hyperventilate at high altitudes, the individual’s PaCO2(______increases;________ decreases; _________ remains the same).”

Introduction:

When an individual ascends to a high altitude, the peripheral and central chemoreceptors regulate the ventilatory pattern. The barometric pressure and PO2(arterial pressure of oxygen) decrease with an increase in the altitude. The PaO2 falls to 60 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) with further ascending. This activates the peripheral chemoreceptors, which in turn stimulates the medulla.

Please refer to Clinical Application Case-1 for further information.

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