Which pulmonary disorder causes alveolar dead space?
A) Pulmonary edema
B) Pulmonary emboli
C) Atelectasis
D) Pneumonia

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Pulmonary emboli can interrupt blood flow to certain areas of the lungs, leading to dead space, where there is ventilation but no perfusion. This results in an increase in alveolar dead space, leading to decreased gas exchange and potentially decreased oxygenation. Pulmonary edema, atelectasis, and pneumonia do not typically cause alveolar dead space.

Which Pulmonary Disorder Causes Alveolar Dead Space