Limitations of diffusion capacity between lungs and blood

[Rasmus Christensen]

Hello

 

I'm writing my master thesis and part of my discussion evolves around diffusion capacity. I read several papers stating: The diffusion gradient (between alveoli and lung capillaries) increases with exercise, so the gradient is greater during vigorous exercise than during rest. Anybody got an explanation to this ?Is it due to the Bohr effect ?

 

Best regards

 

Rasmus

 

[John Cuthber]

You are doing a Masters and you can't spot this?

What is the definition of a concentration gradient.

What changes during exercise?