If a lung having a normal ventilation-perfusion ratio $( = 1 )$ suddenly develops a ventilation/perfusion ratio of $

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If a lung having a normal ventilation-perfusion ratio $( = 1 )$ suddenly develops a ventilation/perfusion ratio of $< 1$, which of the following will occur?
A. A decrease in arterial $\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 }$
B. An increase in alveolar $\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 }$
C. A decrease in cardiac output
D. A decrease in arterial $\mathrm { pCO } _ { 2 }$

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The Answer of If a lung having a normal ventilation-perfusion ratio $( = 1 )$ suddenly develops a ventilation/perfusion ratio of $< 1$, which of the following will occur?
A. A decrease in arterial $\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 }$
B. An increase in alveolar $\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 }$
C. A decrease in cardiac output
D. A decrease in arterial $\mathrm { pCO } _ { 2 }$

If a Lung Having a Normal Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio (=1)( = 1 )(=1)

If a Lung Having a Normal Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio $( = 1 )$