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Title: The nurse is teaching about the process of exchanging gases through the alveolar capillary membrane. ... Post by: Krystenmcinnis on Jan 18, 2018 The nurse is teaching about the process of exchanging gases through the alveolar capillary membrane. Which term will the nurse use to describe this process?
a. Ventilation b. Surfactant c. Perfusion d. Diffusion Title: The nurse is teaching about the process of exchanging gases through the alveolar capillary membrane. ... Post by: Boko on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: D
Diffusion is the process of gases exchanging across the alveoli and capillaries of body tissues. Ventilation is the process of moving gases into and out of the lungs. Surfactant is a chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing. Perfusion is the ability of the cardiovascular system to carry oxygenated blood to tissues and return deoxygenated blood to the heart. |