1. What are the levels of arterial Po, and Pco, in patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OBS)? 2. Briefly explain why obstructive sleep apnea (sleep disorder breathing) may lead to hypoventilation. 3. Why the lack of oxygen can put pressure on heart. Name the disease when the heart cannot get enough 02. 4. Besides obesity, give the other two possible causes of OBS.

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1. What are the levels of arterial Po, and Pco, in patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OBS)?
2. Briefly explain why obstructive sleep apnea (sleep disorder breathing) may lead to hypoventilation.
3. Why the lack of oxygen can put pressure on heart. Name the disease when the heart cannot get enough 02.
4. Besides obesity, give the other two possible causes of OBS.
Transcribed Image Text:1. What are the levels of arterial Po, and Pco, in patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OBS)? 2. Briefly explain why obstructive sleep apnea (sleep disorder breathing) may lead to hypoventilation. 3. Why the lack of oxygen can put pressure on heart. Name the disease when the heart cannot get enough 02. 4. Besides obesity, give the other two possible causes of OBS.
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