What effect does a reduced ventilation perfusion ratio have on end-capillary PO2 and PCO2?
A. end capillary PO2 will decrease and end capillary PCO2 will increase
B. end capillary PO2 will increase and end capillary PCO2 will decrease
C. end capillary PO2 and PCO2 will both decrease
D. end capillary PO2 will decrease while end capillary PCO2 will remain constant
Answer: A
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