In pulmonary embolism, what happens to the V/Q ratio in the affected region? Group of answer choices Remains the same Decreases Increases Becomes zero
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The V/Q ratio refers to the ventilation-perfusion ratio, which is the relationship between the amount of air reaching the alveoli (ventilation) and the amount of blood reaching the alveoli (perfusion). A normal V/Q ratio is approximately 0.8. Show more…
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