When alveolar ventilation (Va) is reduced from 5 L/min to 2.5 L/min, the PaCO2 will go from 40 mm Hg to:

A. 20 mm Hg
B. 60 mm Hg
C. 80 mm Hg
D. 100 mm Hg
E. 250 mm Hg


ANS: C

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