Pulmonary Disease and Hypoxemia

Hypoventilation of the alveoli

Decrease in inspired oxygen

Increased work of breathing (correct)

Lack of neuro stimulation of respiratory center

Oxygen delivery to the alveoli, diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli into the blood, perfusion of pulmonary capillaries (correct)

Edema, fibrosis, emphysema

Decrease in inspired oxygen, hypoventilation of the alveoli, lack of neuro stimulation of respiratory center

Chest wall mechanics defect, large airway obstruction, alveolocapillary diffusion abnormality

Hypoventilation of the alveoli (correct)

Suffocation

Low O2 content of gas mixture

High altitude

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