C2.ii · Ventilatory Response Curves

Official V5 objective

Describe the oxygen and carbon dioxide response curves, including how these may be used to assess the control of ventilation.

Written examination

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Oral examination

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2019B · Day 2 · VIVA 4
This viva will explore your understanding of basic pharmacology and oxygen. Why are dose-response curves often represented on “Log[dose]” scales?

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