Which of the Following Would You Expect to Occur If

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to occur if perfusion to an area of the lung remained constant, but V_A to this same area decreased?

• A) The PACO₂ should fall.
• B) The HCO₃^- will fall.
• C) The PAO₂ should fall.
• D) The ventilation/perfusion ratio () should rise.

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