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. 2009 Dec 4;5(12):e1000588. doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000588

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O₂ stores are represented by the alveolar, arterial, and venous compartments. Two dynamically-independent levels of O₂ uptake are denoted: pulmonary O₂ uptake () and metabolic consumption (). R-L shunt is also included. T_a is the arterial transit time. Symbols are described in Table 1.

Inline graphic — O₂ stores are represented by the alveolar, arterial, and venous compartments. Two dynamically-independent levels of O₂ uptake are denoted: pulmonary O₂ uptake () and metabolic consumption (). R-L shunt is also included. T_a is the arterial transit time. Symbols are described in Table 1.