A subject inspires a mixture of gases containing carbon monoxide and holds his breath for 10minutes. During those 10seconds, alveolar Pco is 0.5mmHg and the CO uptake is 25ml/min. Which of the following is the diffusing capacity of the lung for CO?
A subject inspires a mixture of gases containing carbon monoxide and holds his breath for 10minutes. During those 10seconds, alveolar Pco is 0.5mmHg and the CO uptake is 25ml/min. Which of the following is the diffusing capacity of the lung for CO?
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A subject inspires a mixture of gases containing carbon monoxide and holds his breath for 10minutes. During those 10seconds, alveolar Pco is 0.5mmHg and the CO uptake is 25ml/min. Which of the following is the diffusing capacity of the lung for CO?
✓ Correct Answer: C. 50 ml/min/mmHg
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