An Increase in the Partial Pressure of Oxygen Causes Pulmonary

question 70

Multiple Choice

An increase in the partial pressure of oxygen causes pulmonary arterioles to ________, thereby altering ________ to make gas exchange more efficient.

• A) constrict; perfusion
• B) dilate; perfusion
• C) constrict; ventilation
• D) dilate; ventilation

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