Under what conditions will the alveolar PACO 2 rise above normal?

The alveolar $P_{ACO_2}$ rises above normal when ventilation ($\dot { V }$A) decreases relative to carbon dioxide production. This is because less CO2 is being removed from the body, leading to an accumulation in the blood and alveoli.

Under what conditions will the alveolar PACO 2 rise above normal?

The alveolar $P_{ACO_2}$ rises above normal when ventilation ($\dot { V }$A) decreases relative to carbon dioxide production. This is because less CO2 is being removed from the body, leading to an accumulation in the blood and alveoli.

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Under What Conditions Will the Alveolar PACO₂ Rise Above Normal $\dot { V }$

Question 10

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions will the alveolar PACO₂ rise above normal?

A) if both metabolic rate and ventilation increase (e.g., through exercise)
B) if carbon dioxide production decreases relative to $\dot { V }$ _A
C) if $\dot { V }$ _A decreases relative to carbon dioxide production
D) when the patient is febrile