What Effect Would a Pulmonary Embolism Have on the VD/VT

question 4

Multiple Choice

What effect would a pulmonary embolism have on the VD/VT and the ṽ/Ó ratio?

• A) The VD/VT would increase and the ṽ/Ó would decrease.
• B) The VD/VT would decrease and the ṽ/Ó would increase.
• C) The VD/VT and the ṽ/Ó ratios would both increase.
• D) The VD/VT and the ṽ/Ó ratios would both decrease.

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