What Changes Would Be Expected in the Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio in the Presence

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Multiple Choice

What changes would be expected in the ventilation-perfusion ratio in the presence of excessive blood loss?

• A) The ventilation-perfusion ratio will increase.
• B) The ventilation-perfusion ratio will decrease
• C) The ventilation-perfusion ratio will remain constant
• D) The ventilation-perfusion ratio initially decreases will increase then will decrease dramatically

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