Small Changes in Arterial PCO₂ Have a ______________ Effect on Ventilation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Small changes in arterial PCO₂ have a ______________ effect on ventilation compared to small changes in PO₂.

• A)greater
• B)lesser
• C)the same
• D)none of the above answers are correct

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