Table 1 Parameters adjusted for adult human respiratory system.

From: Respiratory entrainment of the locus coeruleus modulates arousal level to avoid physical risks from external vibration

 

Original adult rat system41

Modified adult human system70,71

Lung elastance E [mmHg/L]

3000

3.659

Heart period \(T_L\) [s]

0.167

0.833

Volume of the lung capillaries \(V_c\) [L]

0.000192

0.070

Acceleration rate of the chemical reaction \(\delta\) [-]

500

\(10^{1.9}\)

Diffusion capacity of CO\(_2\) \(D_C\) [L/mmHg/s]

\(10^{-4}\)

\(7.08\times 10^{-3}\)

Diffusion capacity of O\(_2\) \(D_O\) [L/mmHg/s]

\(5\times 10^{-6}\)

\(3.5\times 10^{-4}\)

Time constant of gating variable m2 \(\tau _{m2}\) [s]

0.67

2.0

Time constant of gating variable m3 \(\tau _{m3}\) [s]

0.67

2.0