The distribution of ventilation and perfusion in the normal lung, studied with Xe133.
Anatomically the lung consists of two conducting systems to bring the inspired air and venous blood into contact. The effectiveness of gas exchange is largely dependent on the efficiency of these distribution systems. If parts of the lung are ventilated but not perfused, or perfused but not ventilat...
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McGill University
1964
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