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    The Primary Effect of Increased PCO2 in the Lungs Is
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The Primary Effect of Increased PCO2 in the Lungs Is

Question 58

Question 58

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The primary effect of increased PCO2 in the lungs is to cause which the ventilation- perfusion ratio back to a normal level.


A) bronchodilation : increases
B) vasodilation : decreases
C) bronchoconstriction : decreases
D) vasoconstriction : increases
E) vasoconstriction : decreases

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