Multiple Choice
Compared to a normal individual, when a patient with a severe obstructive impairment such as emphysema increases ventilation, which of the following occurs?
A) Carbon dioxide production falls as anaerobic metabolism increases.
B) Oxygen consumption increases at a faster rate than normal.
C) Oxygen consumption rises faster than carbon dioxide production.
D) The anaerobic threshold is reached later than normal.
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