I have a question for pulmonary system if anyone can help.
in the case of V/Q mismatch i understand that PO2 will decrease and so the ventilation will increase. But i dont understand why the PCO2 will decrease?
Because if you are hypoventilating, the PO2 will decrease and so PCO2 will actually increase as that air wont even reach the alvelolar side. So mainly it will stay in the dead space. Pass program says its this scenrio the PCO2 will decrease and its throwing me Thanks