When a Decreased Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio Occurs, Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio occurs, which of the following changes will occur? ?
I. PAO₂ will increase
II. PAO₂ will decrease
III. PACO₂ will increase
IV. PACO₂ will decrease
V. pH will decrease

• A) 1, III, and V only
• B) II ,III, and V only
• C) II and IV only
• D) I, IV, and V only

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