How is PVR affected by acidemia, hypercapnia, and alveolar hypoxia?

a. They cause PVR to increase
b. Acidemia and hypercapnia increase PVR while hypoxia decreases PVR
c. They cause PVR to decrease
d. Hypoxia increases PVR while acidemia and hypercapnia decrease PVR


a. They cause PVR to increase

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