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In an Individual, The pO2\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 }

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In an individual, the pO2\mathrm { pO } _ { 2 } and pCO2\mathrm { pCO } _ { 2 } in different alveoli varies as follows:
pO2pCO2Alveolus A 10040 Alveolus B 4045 Alveolus C 1500\begin{array} { l } &\mathrm{pO}_{2}&\mathrm{pCO}_{2}\\\hline \text {Alveolus A }&100&40\\ \text { Alveolus B }&40&45\\ \text { Alveolus C }&150&0\\\end{array}
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Alveolus B\mathrm { B } is indicative of a dead space ventilation
B. Alveolus C\mathrm { C } is indicative of pulmonary shunt
C. Breathing 100%O2100 \% \mathrm { O } _ { 2 } would increase PO2\mathrm { PO } _ { 2 } in alveolus C\mathrm { C }
D. Hyperventilation would increase PO2\mathrm { PO } _ { 2 } in alveolus B\mathrm { B }

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