Which of the following increases in proportion to the amount of the lung involved in the atelectasis?

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Respiratory rate would increase in proportion to the amount of lung involved in the atelectasis as the body compensates for decreased gas exchange in the affected area by increasing ventilation. Heart rate may also increase due to hypoxemia, but it is not as directly proportional to the amount of lung involvement. P(A-a)O2 and body temperature are not directly affected by atelectasis.

Which of the Following Increases in Proportion to the Amount