What change would be expected in mean pulmonary arterial pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure during intense exercise?

A. Both should increase
B. PCWP would increase but mean pulmonary artery pressure would drop due to the increased recruitment of pulmonary capillaries
C. Both should remain within normal limits
D. The mean pulmonary artery pressure would increase and PCWP would remain within normal limits


Answer: A

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