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In a Situation Where One Small Bronchus Is Obstructed, the Air

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In a situation where one small bronchus is obstructed, the air in that segment of the lung will develop a high partial pressure of carbon dioxide and a low partial pressure of oxygen. What changes in ventilation and perfusion will occur in that segment in response to this condition?


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