Metabolic functions of the pulmonary circulation.

BRIEF REVIEWS Metabolic Functions of the Pulmonary Circulation

THE primary function of the pulmonary circulation is to bring the blood in contact with alveolar gas, for the purpose of gas exchange. In addition to this vital function, in which the lung may be said to play a "passive" role, the pulmonary circulation has another, more recently recognized function. This is an "active," or metabolic, function, in which the lung takes up, inactivates, or activat...

Study of pulmonary functions in patients with metabolic syndrome

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and impaired lung functions have been associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the pulmonary functions in patients with MetS. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 200 subjects with MetS in the study group and 100 subjects without MetS in the control group. Participants were examined...

The main functions of the pulmonary circulation.

study of pulmonary functions in patients with metabolic syndrome

introduction: metabolic syndrome (mets) and impaired lung functions have been associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease. the aim of this study was to investigate the pulmonary functions in patients with mets. methods: this cross-sectional study included 200 subjects with mets in the study group and 100 subjects without mets in the control group. participants were examined at ...

Regulation of the pulmonary circulation.

Factors regulating pressure and flow in the lungs are reviewed with particular emphasis on their role in regulating blood flow velocity and distribution within the lung capillaries. The behaviour of the pulmonary arterial, system, alveolar capillaries, and pulmonary venous system are considered individually. The effect of heart disease on lung capillary blood flow is examined.