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When a Portion of the Lung Is Unavailable for Gas

Question 89

Question 89

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When a portion of the lung is unavailable for gas exchange, yet pulmonary circulation continues in that area of the lung, a condition known as ________ results.


A) pulsus paradoxus
B) ventilation/perfusion mismatch
C) atelectasis
D) eupnea

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