Explain how oxygen diffusion is increased during exercise

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Question:

1. Explain (in your own words) how oxygen diffusion is increased during exercise. Oxygen diffusion capacity can be limited in patients with lung disease.

2. In your own words, explain how the changes from emphysema decreases oxygen diffusion capacity.

3. Why do you think emphysema would cause an increase in shortness of breath disproportional to exercise level?

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