How Will Hypoxia Affect the Pulmonary Capillary Bed and Pulmonary

question 47

Multiple Choice

How will hypoxia affect the pulmonary capillary bed and pulmonary vascular resistance?

• A) The pulmonary vascular bed constricts and pulmonary vascular resistance decreases
• B) The pulmonary vascular bed dilates and pulmonary vascular resistance falls
• C) The pulmonary vascular bed constricts but the pulmonary vascular resistance does not change
• D) The pulmonary capillary bed constricts and pulmonary vascular resistance increases

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