If Alveolar Surface Area Is Decreased 50% and Pulmonary Edema

question 3

Multiple Choice

If alveolar surface area is decreased 50% and pulmonary edema leads to a doubling of diffusion distance, how does diffusion of oxygen compare with normal?

• A)25% increase
• B)50% increase
• C)25% decrease
• D)50% decrease
• E)75% decrease

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