4. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for finding that a person has a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 40 mmHg (normal: 15mmHg)? A. Arterial hypertension B. Ascent to high altitude C. Deep sea diving D. Hypercapnia E. Hyperoxia

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6. Which of the following is an effect of the intrapleural pressure difference
from apex to base of the lung?
A. Less ventilation and perfusion at the apex than at the base
B. Less ventilation and more perfusion at the apex than at the base
C. More ventilation and perfusion at the apex than at the base
D. More ventilation and less perfusion at the apex than at the base
E. Less ventilation and more perfusion at the base than at the apex
Transcribed Image Text:6. Which of the following is an effect of the intrapleural pressure difference from apex to base of the lung? A. Less ventilation and perfusion at the apex than at the base B. Less ventilation and more perfusion at the apex than at the base C. More ventilation and perfusion at the apex than at the base D. More ventilation and less perfusion at the apex than at the base E. Less ventilation and more perfusion at the base than at the apex
4. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for finding that a
person has a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 40 mmHg (normal:
15mmHg)?
A. Arterial hypertension
B. Ascent to high altitude
C. Deep sea diving
D. Hypercapnia
E. Hyperoxia
Transcribed Image Text:4. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for finding that a person has a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 40 mmHg (normal: 15mmHg)? A. Arterial hypertension B. Ascent to high altitude C. Deep sea diving D. Hypercapnia E. Hyperoxia
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