In a Person Breathing Room Air (And with All Else

question 80

Multiple Choice

In a person breathing room air (and with all else being normal) , if the alveolar PCO₂ rises from 40 to 70 mm Hg, what would you expect?

• A)PAO₂ to fall by about 30 mm Hg
• B)PAO₂ to fall by about 40 mm Hg
• C)PAO₂ to rise by about 30 mm Hg
• D)PAO₂ to rise by about 40 mm Hg

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