Graph given below demonstrates ventilation-perfusion ratio curve for the normal lung. If V/P ratio is decreased , what shall be the effect on pCO2 and pO2 ?
Correct Answer: | O2 tension, | CO2 tension
Description: Decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio-Decreased oxygenation due to decreased ventilation with respect to perfusion-PaO2 decreases and Pco2 increases.
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