Carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO) has been shown to correlate with:
A. The thickness of the alveolar lining membrane.
B. The permeability of the erythrocyte to carbon dioxide.
C. Pulmonary emboli.
D. Total alveolar-capillary capacity.
Answer:A
Carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO) has been shown to correlate with:
A. The thickness of the alveolar lining membrane. B. The permeability of the erythrocyte to carbon dioxide. C. Pulmonary emboli. D. Total alveolar-capillary capacity.