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Why is preventing sudden changes in gaseous concentrations in the blood important?
Why is preventing sudden changes in gaseous concentrations in the blood important?
- To decrease carbon dioxide intake
- To decrease lung capacity
- To maintain stable blood gas concentrations (correct)
- To increase oxygen intake
Which of the following is the primary reason for the slow replacement of alveolar air?
Which of the following is the primary reason for the slow replacement of alveolar air?
- To decrease lung capacity
- To decrease carbon dioxide intake
- To increase oxygen intake
- To prevent sudden changes in gaseous concentrations in the blood (correct)
What is the role of alveolar air in maintaining stable blood gas concentrations?
What is the role of alveolar air in maintaining stable blood gas concentrations?
- To decrease oxygen intake
- To increase carbon dioxide intake
- To quickly replace air in the lungs
- To slowly replace air in the lungs (correct)
