The PaCO2 will decrease when:

A. alveolar ventilation and CO2 production are increased, and dead space is increased
B. alveolar ventilation is decreased, CO2 production is unchanged, and dead space is increased
C. alveolar ventilation is increased, and CO2 production and dead space are decreased
D. both alveolar ventilation and CO2 production are decreased, and dead space is increased


ANS: C

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