Which of the following will result in a decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio?

I. Asthma
II. Emphysemaa
III. Pulmonary fibrosis
IV. Pulmonary emboli
a. I, II, and III only c. 1, II, III, and IV
b. I, II, and IV only d. II, III, and IV only


a. I, II, and III only

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