what is the importance of the "ventilation" to "perfusion" ratio for the efficient gas exchange??

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what is the importance of the "ventilation" to "perfusion" ratio for the efficient gas exchange??

2007-01-12 01:58:52 · 1 answers · asked by whatsoever 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Perfusion measures the amount of nutrients being sent to tissues. Ventilation is the measure of gas enters or leave the lungs.

The importance would be if ventilation increases, perfusion would have to faster to avoid losing out in gas exchange.

2007-01-15 18:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by PIPI B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋