In: Anatomy and Physiology
Which of the breathing patterns would you expect to have the following results? Circle the appropriate answer.
- Increased systemic artery PCO2
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
- Decreased systemic artery PCO2
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
- Increased systemic artery pH
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
- Decreased systemic artery pH
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
- Increased systemic artery PO2
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
- Decreased systemic artery PO2
Hypernea/ Hyperventilation/ Hypoventilation
Increased systemic artery PCO2 |
Hypoventilation |
The pCO2 provides an indication about the respiratory component of the blood gas results. A high value indicate hypoventilation. A low value indicates hyperventilation. |
Decreased systemic artery PCO2 |
Hyperventilation |
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Increased systemic artery pH |
Hyperventilation |
Hyperventilation is responsible to produce respiratory alkalosis (compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis). Hypoventilation is responsible to produce respiratory acidosis (compensatory mechanism for metabolic alkalosis). |
Decreased systemic artery pH |
Hypoventilation |
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Increased systemic artery PO2 |
Hyperventilation |
During hyperventilation, the arterial PCO2 is lowered and pH of the blood is increased, the average PO2 is decreased. |
Decreased systemic artery PO2 |
Hypoventilation |
During hypoventilation, the arterial PCO2 is raised and pH of the blood is decreased, the average PO2 is increased. |