Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange

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Across
  1. 2. The most common cause of hypoxemia due to mismatch.
  2. 3. The primary function of the respiratory system is gas ___.
  3. 6. Abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural cavity.
  4. 7. Reduced oxygenation of arterial blood.
  5. 10. Increased CO2 concentration in arterial blood.
  6. 11. Increased RBC production due to chronic hypoxemia.
  7. 12. Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to low oxygen.
  8. 13. Movement of air into the lungs.
  9. 16. A chronic productive cough lasting at least 3 months for 2 consecutive years.
  10. 17. Reduced oxygenation of cells in tissues.
Down
  1. 1. Movement of blood through pulmonary circulation.
  2. 4. Increased respiratory rate and depth.
  3. 5. Chronic inflammatory disease of the airway with recurring symptoms of airflow obstruction.
  4. 8. Inherited disorder involving fluid secretion in respiratory, GI, and reproductive tracts.
  5. 9. Bronchial obstruction leading to air trapping.
  6. 14. A shunt where perfusion occurs without ventilation.
  7. 15. Presence of air in pleural space leading to lung collapse.