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Select all that describe when alveoli would have increased perfusion (more blood).

The amount of air left in the lungs even after the most forceful expiration is referred to as the ________ volume.

Perfusion would be greatest in alveoli:

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What factors influence oxygen’s ability to bind to hemoglobin. 

In metabolically active tissues, one would expect to find a build-up of all of the following except:

Which is part of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?

Which of the following would stimulate erythropoiesis?

A patient with inflammation in their lungs would experience, the distance between the alveolar air space and capillary bed is __________, causing gases to diffuse __________ between them.

Complete the following statement using the choices below. Air moves into of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is ________.