When a decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio occurs, which of the following changes will occur?
?
                  I. PAO2 will increase
                  II. PAO2 will decrease
                  III. PACO2 will increase
                  IV. PACO2 will decrease
                  V. pH will decrease
?

A. 1, III, and V only
B. II ,III, and V only
C. II and IV only
D. I, IV, and V only


Answer: B

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