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Pulmonary Gas Exchange
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Definition
: The exchange of OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood that occurs across the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER.
do not coord with OXYGEN or CARBON DIOXIDE unless particularly discussed; DF: PULM GAS EXCHANGE
See Also
Blood-Air Barrier
Examples
Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity
;
Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
Other names
Gas Exchange, Pulmonary; Exchange, Pulmonary Gas