Comparative physiology of lung complexity: Implications for gas exchange

被引：25
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作者：
Powell, FL [1 ]
Hopkins, SR
机构：
[1] Univ Calif San Diego, Div Physiol, Dept Med, La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
[2] Univ Calif San Diego, White Mt Res Stn, La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
来源：
NEWS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 2004年 / 19卷
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D O I：
10.1152/nips.01469.2003
中图分类号：
Q4 [生理学];
学科分类号：
071003 ;
摘要：
Lungs evolved to increase diffusing capacity by compartmentalizing and reducing the size of individual gas exchange units. This increased the potential for gas exchange limitations from ventilation-perfusion heterogeneity. However, comparative studies on reptiles, birds, and mammals show that heterogeneity is independent of lung complexity.
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