Which of the Following Would You Expect to Occur If $\dot { V }$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to occur if ventilation to an area of the lung remained constant but perfusion to this same area decreased?
I .The PACO₂ should fall.
II.The PAO₂ should fall.
III.The $\dot { V }$ / $\dot { Q }$ ratio should rise.

• A)III only
• B)I and II
• C)I and III
• D)I, II, and III

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