An increase in the partial pressure of oxygen causes pulmonary arterioles to ________, thereby altering _______ to make gas exchange more efficient
A.
constrict; perfusion
B.
dilate; perfusion
C.
constrict; ventilation
D.
dilate; ventilation
B
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